Sweden Advises Parents to Cut Back Phone Use in Presence of Children
According to reports, research reviewed by the agency suggests that excessive phone use by parents can reduce meaningful interaction with children and may also contribute to higher levels of screen use among children themselves, as reported by Swedish broadcaster.
Sweden’s Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed said many people underestimate the impact parental screen behavior can have on children, stating, “I don't think people think that it affects children to the extent that we now know it does,” during comments on the new guidance.
The recommendations advise parents to avoid using mobile phones while spending time with their children, except in cases where the devices are being used jointly with them.
The guidelines were developed following a government assignment last year instructing the agency to investigate how parents’ screen habits influence children’s well-being.
Authorities also encouraged households to create phone-free zones at home, such as bedrooms and dining areas, in order to encourage more direct face-to-face communication and strengthen family interaction.
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