Sweden’s recommendations ease slightly as children age: From 2 to 5 years old, they should have a maximum of one hour a day in front of a screen; while for youngsters aged 6 to 12, it’s two hours.
Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens. The recommendations, issued by the Scandinavian country’s public health agency earlier this month as a new school year begins, are the latest in a worldwide effort to limit screen time for young children. The coronavirus lockdowns exacerbated the problem as schools turned to Zoom for distance-learning and parents relied on TV shows and movies to keep their children occupied while they worked from home.
Sweden’s recommendations ease slightly as children age: From 2 to 5 years old, they should have a maximum of one hour a day in front of a screen; while for youngsters aged 6 to 12, it’s two hours.
Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens. The recommendations, issued by the Scandinavian country’s public health agency earlier this month as a new school year begins, are the latest in a worldwide effort to limit screen time for young children. The coronavirus lockdowns exacerbated the problem as schools turned to Zoom for distance-learning and parents relied on TV shows and movies to keep their children occupied while they worked from home. Tech
