Providing practical resources to parents looking to limit or eliminate addictive screens to help their children live more deeply, meaningfully and freely
introduction
And whilst there are some benefits, the overwhelming story is one of harm, as childhood has been hijacked in the name of profit.
In this video, Dr Rob Archer argues there are 3 main sources of harm to children from addictively-designed screens and social media.
introduction
And whilst there are some benefits, the overwhelming story is one of harm, as childhood has been hijacked in the name of profit.
In this video, Dr Rob Archer argues there are 3 main sources of harm to children from addictively-designed screens and social media.
evidence
Here are just a few of the ways that smartphone use is affecting our children’s….
Sleep deprivation
Obesity
Eye problems
Musculoskeletal problems
Depression & anxiety
Suicide & self harm
Bullying
Loneliness
Memory & brain size
Empathy
Skills
Mental development
Loneliness
Friendships
Relationships
Pressure
Explicit pictures or videos
Pornography
A selection of 'real life' horror stories from parents and the media about the harm caused by smartphones, addictive screen use and social media
evidence
Here are just a few of the ways that smartphone use is affecting our children’s….
Sleep deprivation
Obesity
Eye problems
Musculoskeletal problems
Depression & anxiety
Suicide& self harm
Bullying
Loneliness
Memory& brain size
Empathy
Skills
Mental development
Loneliness
Friendships
Relationships
Pressure
Explicit pictures or videos
Pornography
A selection of 'real life' horror stories from parents and the media about the harm caused by smartphones, addictive screen use and social media
the solution
Throughout history, humans have had to adapt to new technology as they learned about its benefits and harms.
It took a century to stop putting children up chimneys, decades to put seatbelts in cars and it was not until the 60s that the marketing of cigarettes to children was curbed.
We now need to do the same with addictive screens.
It is clear that Big Tech will not regulate themselves, governments cannot be relied upon and so it is up to parents to shift norms around smartphone use.
the solution
Throughout history, humans have had to adapt to new technology as they learned about its benefits and harms.
It took a century to stop putting children up chimneys, decades to put seatbelts in cars and it was not until the 60s that the marketing of cigarettes to children was curbed.
We now need to do the same with addictive screens.
It is clear that Big Tech will not regulate themselves, governments cannot be relied upon and so it is up to parents to shift norms around smartphone use.
the solution
Throughout history, humans have had to adapt to new technology as they learned about its benefits and harms.
It took a century to stop putting children up chimneys, decades to put seatbelts in cars and it was not until the 60s that the marketing of cigarettes to children was curbed.
We now need to do the same with addictive screens.
It is clear that Big Tech will not regulate themselves, governments cannot be relied upon and so it is up to parents to shift norms around smartphone use.
resources
Below are some of the best resources we have found for parents looking for ideas, inspiration and support.
If you have any that you would like to add please contact us.
up next
Armed with the knowledge and the resources we have available today, we hope to encourage not just parents, but everyone to spend less time in front of addictive screens.
Check out our other pages in the Screen Free project:
Resources to help adults take control of their screen use and to live more intentionally, deeply and freely
Find out what we are doing to support Screen Free Play, a campaign to encourage outdoor play and sport
Our home page – we hope to help anyone looking to limit addictive screens to live more intentionally, deeply and freely
up next
Armed with the knowledge and the resources we have available today, we hope to encourage not just parents, but everyone to spend less time in front of addictive screens.
Check out our other pages in the Screen Free project:
Resources to help adults take control of their screen use and to live more intentionally, deeply and freely
Find out what we are doing to support Screen Free Play, a campaign to encourage outdoor play and sport
Our home page – we hope to help anyone looking to limit addictive screens to live more intentionally, deeply and freely
the solution
Armed with the knowledge and the resources we have available today, we hope to encourage not just parents, but everyone to spend less time in front of addictive screens.
Check out our other pages in the Screen Free project:
Resources to help adults take control of their screen use and to live more intentionally, deeply and freely
Find out what we are doing to support Screen Free Play, a campaign to encourage outdoor play and sport
Our home page – we hope to help anyone looking to limit addictive screens to live more intentionally, deeply and freely
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