Hear what parents in Västernorrland think about their children's screen time – "Usually you can occupy yourself with other things"
11/14/2023, 3:43:37 PM
Highlights: Hear what parents in Västernorrland think about their children's screen time. "I don't put the children in front of the screen to get things done themselves," says Tilda Nordvall. Swedish Paediatric Association's research shows that children who start using digital screens at an early age can have delayed language development, concentration and emotion regulation. They are also at risk of obesity, nearsightedness and difficulty sleeping. Hear from parents about how and when their children use the screen.
No screen time at all for children under the age of two. This is recommended by the Swedish Association of Pediatrics, after researching the subject. "I don't put the children in front of the screen to get things done themselves," says Tilda Nordvall.
The Swedish Paediatric Association's research shows that children who start using digital screens at an early age can have delayed language development, concentration and emotion regulation. They are also at risk of obesity, nearsightedness and difficulty sleeping.
SVT Västernorrland has talked to parents in the county about how their children use screens and what they themselves think about screen time for the children.
"When it's stressful at home and you need to cook dinner, the TV can be on," says Tara Eklund, mother of two.
Hear from parents about how and when their children use the screen.