The average 12-year-old in the UK spends 29 hours per week on their smartphone - equivalent to a part-time job
East Kilbride MP Joani Reid has taken a leading role in co-sponsoring a new UK Parliament Bill aimed at banning the use of smartphones by children in schools.
As a co-sponsor of the Bill, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven is at the forefront of efforts to limit smartphone use among schoolchildren, driven by research showing the negative impacts of smartphone overuse.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Studies have demonstrated that smartphones, particularly social media, are negatively impacting children’s mental health, sleep, and learning. Experts have also raised concerns about the loss of time for real-world play and social interactions, with vulnerable children most at risk. Ms Reid said: "As co-sponsor of this Bill, I am committed to tackling the overuse of smartphones, which is having a damaging impact on children’s lives. They deserve to learn in environments free from distractions, build stronger personal connections, and engage in meaningful play. This Bill is an important step towards making that happen.
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