Kate's comments on screentime hit a royal nerve across the UK - so what does science say?

Kate's comments on screentime hit a royal nerve across the UK - so what does science say?

The Princess of Wales caused ripples on social media, with parents arguing about whether screentime - the amount of time spent using screen-based technology daily - is actually harmful for children.

Kate's Comments On Screentime Hit A Nerve Across The UK - So What Does Science Say? - Great Yorkshire Radio

In an essay co-authored by a Harvard professor, Kate wrote: “We’re raising a generation that may be more ‘connected’ than any in history while simultaneously being more isolated, more lonely, and less equipped to form the warm, meaningful relationships that research tells us are the foundation of a healthy life.” Her words caused ripples on social media, with parents arguing about whether screentime – the amount of time spent using screen-based …

Kate's comments on screentime hit a royal nerve across the UK

The Princess of Wales touched a few nerves this week when she warned that smartphones and computer screens were creating “an epidemic of disconnection” within families. In an essay co-authored by a Harvard professor, Kate wrote: “We’re raising a generation that may be more ‘connected’ than any in history while simultaneously being more isolated, more lonely, and less equipped to form the warm, meaningful relationships that research tells us are …