The Public Health Agency of Sweden insists that toddlers should avoid screens completely, with strict limitations for older children to combat excessive screen time, particularly considering the negative effects on sleep and well-being.
Public Health Minister Jakob Forssmed emphasized that "for too long, smartphones and other screens have been allowed to enter every aspect of our children's lives," highlighting the need for a reevaluation of screen time.
Forssmed pointed out that Swedish teens aged 13 to 16 average six and a half hours of daily screen time outside of school, which he believes restricts their opportunity for physical activity and cohesive community engagement.
The health agency's findings attribute excessive screen use to issues like poor sleep, depression, and body dissatisfaction, suggesting that screens before bedtime and in bedrooms could exacerbate these problems.
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