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Hong Kong kindergarteners spend over an hour daily on social media, study finds

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A recent study in Hong Kong revealed that 34% of kindergarten students spend at least an hour daily on social media, exceeding health guidelines. The Hong Kong Institute of Family Education found that over 80% of parent-child conflicts are related to excessive screen time. While this trend is concerning, the institute's chief executive noted that the use is primarily for watching videos and communicating, and the "digital dummy" phenomenon is rare. AI

IMPACT This study highlights the pervasive nature of digital media in young children's lives, raising questions about screen time management and its impact on family dynamics.

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Hong Kong kindergarteners spend over an hour daily on social media, study finds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    34% of kindergarten pupils spend at least an hour a day on social media, study shows

    One in three Hong Kong kindergarten pupils spends at least an hour a day on social media, with more than 80 per cent of parent-child disputes linked to excessive screen time, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Institute of Family Education released the findings on Wednesday showin…

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