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Battles over kids’ screen time can get complicated with grandparents
Different generations can hold different views on what is ‘harmless’. How can we manage this tension?
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Concessions on screen time are a symptom of the demands of parenting in Singapore, where attention, time and energy are stretched thin.
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Annabelle Chow
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At a recent visit to the wet market, I watched a grandmother hand her phone to her grandson, proud of her ingenuity in keeping him occupied instead of running around the stalls.
It seemed harmless, even loving. It’s also completely understandable.
