Are screen‑free kids the new status symbol? | BBC Global

After years of warnings about social media and screen time, many young parents now seem to be making a big effort to insulate their children from constant exposure to technology. But monitoring your kid’s screen-time is much easier for parents who have the time to spare — and much harder for people who are working multiple jobs or are already stretched thin. Katty Kay speaks with the writer Róisín Lanigan about how this idyllic vision of a tech-free-childhood also raises some thornier questions about time, money, and who can afford to unplug their kids from the digital world. 00:00:00 The Digital Class Divide 00:01:12 Kids, Tech, and Income 00:03:04 The Screen-Free Status Symbol 00:05:45 Outcomes For Kids 00:08:00 The Counterargument 00:09:31 Parents vs. Tech Companies You’re watching New Normal with Katty Kay—each week we bring you conversations with expert guests about how our world is changing and what that means for our lives. Watch past episodes and get early access to new ones on BBC.com. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com. #bbc #socialmedia #children #teenagers