Article 74HFX Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live

Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live

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Taz Ali (now) and Siraj Datoo (earlier)
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The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day

Josh MacAlister, the minister for children and families, said there has been a complete rewiring of childhood" over the last decade due to social media and screen time.

Speaking on the new government guidance for parents of young children, he told ITV's Good Morning Britain: We're trying to help create some new social norms.

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