Almost 70% of 10-year-olds have smartphones and young people spend a lot of time on social networks. Parents are encouraged to strike a digital balance.
Lara Maior
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Studies show that 70% of 10-year-olds own a smartphone and 69% of 9-22 year olds spend more than three hours a day on social networks or playing online games, including on weekdays. Screen time has tripled in the last decade, raising questions about the impact on children's development. Against this backdrop, parents are advised to find a digital balance, especially during the holiday period.
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