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Lucy Wigley

Mum divides the internet with her screen time tip, proving parents will never agree on this topic

Girl smiling while she looks at her iPad.

One mum shared a screen time tip online, and received some very negative responses in return. The aftermath of the video proves this topic will always remain divisive among parents.

It feels like the subject of screens dominates chat and debate between both parents and experts. The experts offer tips to set screen time boundaries, for the caregivers who really want to reduce screen time, while other parents are more liberal with time spent online. The concerns are understandable - the effects of screens are a growing area of research, and the implications on health and development still aren't totally clear. However, there is still some solid evidence available to inform parents making up their minds about which technology to allow in their homes, and there are proven benefits of screen time.

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