Colman Noctor: Less screen time a ‘game’ changer for bored children during summer
Outdoor activities and in-person interaction are healthier for children than playing computer games.
MANY parents feel conflicted about the summer holidays. On the one hand, there’s relief from making lunches, washing uniforms, and doing homework.
On the other hand, despite the number of summer camps, children have lots of unstructured time for endless gaming on platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, or Minecraft.
