Young people in the EU use social media often. Half of them think it is good for their health. Only 21 out of 100 parents agree. Many parents see dangers for their children. They worry about bad effects.
Children spend much time on phones or tablets. On school days it is about 4.5 hours. On the weekend it is over 6 hours. This is more time than parents think. Parents guess one hour less than the real time.
Too much time at a screen causes problems. Children often have headaches. They also sleep badly. Experts now check a ban for children. Countries like Austria and Great Britain make plans too. New ideas come on July 13.
