Danger from long screen time
The summer holidays last 9 weeks. Many children use phones very often then. There is no school. There is no fixed daily plan. Experts warn about a phone addiction.
Some children play 8 hours a day. That is 504 hours in the holidays. That is 3 whole weeks of screen time. A professional named Florian Buschmann warns about this.
He helps addicted teenagers. One girl only wanted to talk to AI friends. She did not want to meet real friends anymore. The psychologist is very worried about this.
Tips against boredom
Parents should make a plan with their children. Fixed times for media are important. A ban does not help often. Better are projects together.
Children can cut holiday videos. Sport in groups is also very good. That makes nice memories. Books are also a good choice.
They help the fantasy of children. Creative things like painting help too. That trains the focus. Movement outside is fun and keeps people fit. Children should decide on the plan.
Fun during long drives
Long car drives are often hard. Games like license plate bingo pass the time. People can also invent stories together.
One person starts. The next person continues. Music and audio books create a good mood in the car.