UK PM Fights Screen Time, Urges One Hour Limit for Kids

0:00On March 27, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is gearing up for a battle with social media companies to cut down kids' screen time on phones, tablets, and TVs. New government guidance urges families to cap screens at no more than one hour a day for children under five and avoid them entirely for kids under. 2. Except during shared family moments Meanwhile, officials are eyeing tough rules like those in Australia, potentially banning social media for anyone under 16. They're also consulting on age limits for gaming sites in AI chatbots alongside curbs on addictive designs and better tools for parents. Nearly 98% of 2-year-olds already watch screens daily and experts warn that heavy solo use crowds out sleep, play, exercise, and parent chats, hurting language skills, and school prep. Health leaders from groups like the Royal College of Pediatrics cheer the advice noting it helps parents navigate tricky digital childhoods with

1:02Screen-free meals, bed times, stories, and games instead. This push seeks healthier screen habits for families with exceptions for children using tech for special needs. As talks wrap up, stronger protections for young users look set to follow.