Surgeon General’s office issues warning on screen time for children
The U.S. Surgeon General's office has issued a warning regarding children's screen time, urging families and schools to reduce exposure. The advisory suggests various actions, including limiting screen time for different age groups and implementing school policies to restrict device use. While the report highlights the need for change, it lacks specific plans for how to achieve these recommendations.
- ▪The advisory calls for parents, schools, and government to collaborate on reducing children's screen time.
- ▪It suggests screen time limits of none for children under 18 months, less than 1 hour for those under 6, and 2 hours for ages 6-18.
- ▪The report encourages schools to impose 'bell-to-bell' phone restrictions and advises parents to create a family media plan.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ US surgeon-general’s office issues a warning about screen time for young people — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Surgeon general advisory raises concern about screen time for children and teenagers — Washington Examiner
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Health Surgeon General’s office issues warning on screen time for children Advisory offers ways to reduce exposure, including bell-to-bell school bans and tech design changes Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP via Getty Images By Chelsea Cirruzzo and Daniel PayneMay 20, 2026 Chelsea Cirruzzo[email protected]Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42.Daniel Payne[email protected]Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care.
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