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Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

  • Three-Quarters of parents said screen time, homework, and busy schedules limit their children’s imaginations.
  • A poll of 2,000 parents identified digital-device use as the most commonly reported barrier to creativity, followed by homework.
  • Parents also cited busy routines and limited after-school free time as barriers to children’s creativity.
  • Parents said work commitments, tiredness, and household chores can make it harder to support creative activities, while some children avoid creating things because they fear “getting it wrong.
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Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

A poll of 2,000 parents found youngsters spending too much time on digital devices was the biggest barrier to them being more creative, with 62 per cent admitting their own work commitments often get in the way of helping their child with creative activities.

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The Scotsman broke the news in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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