As a general rule, no more than two hours per day is recommended for recreational activities. However, this depends on the content (social media, video games, chats, TV, etc.), the context (time of day, multitasking, etc.), and the young person’s individual traits (age, physical and mental health, analytical skills, critical thinking, etc.). Parental supervision must therefore be based on these criteria.
For younger children especially, the content should be educational and the devices should be used in common areas, where adults can control the content, rather than in children’s bedrooms.
Negative impacts on vision, sleep, learning abilities and lifestyle habits have been reported in 6- to 12-year-olds.