"The guidance, developed by a panel led by the children's commissioner, Rachel de Souza and children's health expert Prof Russell Viner, advises screen time for children under two should be avoided other than for shared activities."
"Starmer said: Some of this will require a fight. If we're going to do more to protect children, we're going to have to fight some of the platforms that are putting the material up there because they're putting this addictive stuff up there for a reason."
"Families of two- to five-year-olds are advised to avoid fast-paced social media-style videos, and toys or tools that use artificial intelligence. Bedtimes and mealtimes should be screen-free."
New guidance recommends children under five should have no more than an hour of screen time daily, with no screen time for those under two except for shared activities. The government is considering age restrictions on social media and gaming sites. Starmer emphasizes the need to combat platforms promoting addictive content. Families are advised to avoid fast-paced videos and ensure screen-free mealtimes and bedtimes, encouraging alternative activities like music and storytelling.
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