While it recognises that ‘technology can be a wonderful thing’, the guidance says that ‘too much time sitting down or using mobile devices can get in the way of important, healthy activities’.
However, similar to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the chief medical officers (CMOs) argue that there is currently 'insufficient robust scientific evidence on the impact of screen time to support specific guidelines on optimal amounts of screen use.' They recommend further research be carried out in this area.
The guidance, which is based on research by University College London into screen-based activities and the mental health of children and young people, advises the following to parents:
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