Excessive screen time linked to language development concerns in toddlers, study finds

UK: Education

The national guideline says children under two should have zero recreational screen time. Source: Moment RF / Click&Boo/Getty Images

A groundbreaking study conducted in Australia indicates that screen usage may impede language development in toddlers. The research reveals that the typical three-year-old may spend up to three hours daily in front of a screen. Over a span of two and a half years, researchers monitored the media habits of over 200 Australian families.


Tune into SBS Hindi at 5 pm every day and follow us on Facebook and TwitterX.


Share
Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Hindi-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS Hindi News

SBS Hindi News

Watch it onDemand