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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Government Considers Two-Hour Screen Time Limit and Curfews for Children
Caption: UK Government Considers Two-Hour Screen Time Limit and Curfews for Children. The UK government is considering introducing a two-hour screen time limit per platform for children, as part of measures to tackle "compulsive" social media use. Discussions are underway about enforcing night-time and school-time curfews, potentially blocking access to platforms like TikTok and Snapchat once the limit is reached. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle highlighted concerns over the amount of time children spend on apps and the content they are exposed to. The government plans to announce new guidelines on screen time for children in the autumn. Kyle stressed that the aim is to help parents manage their children’s online habits without feeling disempowered, and to encourage healthier interactions with technology. The government aims to prevent unhealthy content consumption and promote better sleep and focus, which are crucial for children's well-being. A survey of 1,000 children revealed that 40% spent six hours a day online, with many encountering inappropriate content and contact from strangers. Starting Friday, platforms must comply with stricter rules to protect children, including age verification for all pornography sites accessed in the UK. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Health & Wellbeing,UK government,screen time limit,children,social media,curfews,Peter Kyle,Online Safety Act,technology,online safety,social media regulation.
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