Children aged 5 to 17 use devices with Internet access such as a mobile, tablet, console, etc.

Perceives that screen use affects mood (irritability/anxiety).

Parents worried a great deal or quite a lot about their children's screen time.

Believes that the use of devices with internet access has affected their children's academic performance in one way or another.

The emotional impact of screens

53.3% of parents believe that screen use does affect their children's mood. Irritability is more common in younger children, while older ones show fewer emotional changes.

What are the most common fears when giving your children freedom with mobile phones?

34%

Talking to strangers

33%

CiberBullying

14%

Access to pornographic content

11%

That they waste time

Measures to combat digital dependency among minors

Family solutions to tackle excessive screen time in children under 10

78,0%

Parental controls and usage restrictions

69,6%

Daily usage time limit

30,8%

Choosing alternatives to delay giving them a mobile phone

14,8%

Supervision without strict restrictions

5,0%

Otras

Family solutions to tackle excessive screen time in teenagers

68,2%

Ban on mobile phones on school premises

65,6%

Ban on social media for minors

61,4%

Implement effective
measures in education

56,4%

Age-based restriction of access to mobile phones

2,0%

Otras

What is the main activity your child does on the Internet?

Among the youngest age groups (between 5 and 11 years old), watching videos online increases significantly, reaching 65,5% among those aged 5 to 8

Family perceptions of screen use

They say they feel overwhelmed when trying to control screen time.

They support limiting mobile phones in the classroom as an educational protection measure.

Awareness, use and perception among parents

Awareness is greater among women

91,7 % and among those with children aged 9 to 14.

We discuss the topic with experts

María García

Child and adolescent psychologist

I help each person, especially children and adolescents, to get to know themselves better and develop tools to face life in a positive way. I work individually and also with their environment (family, school and professionals), creating a safe space for listening and support without judgement.

María helps us understand

Childhood among screens

"My son can't switch off"

We live in a society where technology has become part of almost every aspect of daily life…"It isn't about banning, but about guiding".

Digital dependency in childhood

How many times have we seen young children completely absorbed by screens and thought that it's a waste of time?

“I'm always keeping an eye on what they do online… Am I overreacting?”

If you're a parent, you probably feel a constant sense of alertness.