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‘Put your phone away:’ Sweden urges parents to restrict screen use around children
People also encouraged to make parts of home phone-free after research showed impact of adult screen use on children
TL;DR
- Sweden's public health agency recommends parents make parts of their home phone-free and put phones away when with children.
- Research indicates that adult screen use can negatively affect parent-child interactions and influence children's screen habits.
- The agency suggests creating 'screen-free zones' in the home, such as bedrooms and around the dining table.
- Parents are also urged to protect children online and consider privacy before posting pictures or videos.
- Sweden is implementing a national smartphone ban in schools for children up to grade nine, starting in the 2026-27 academic year.