Kate Winslet says children being harmed by social media

Co-star of new Steve Jobs film says she is worried by the addictive qualities of devices Apple has created

Parents are "losing control" of their children to social media, award-winning British actor Kate Winslet has said, adding the she has banned her own from using such sites over fears their self-esteem is being damaged.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, the Revolutionary Road star, 40, said parents should confiscate technology from their offspring - who she said may turn to social media for validation from strangers.