An Australian study has revealed that primary schoolers spend up to six hours a day on screens and that his habit is linked to cognitive impairment, behavioural issues, and reduced social skills. 

Sofie Formica urged parents to set firm boundaries and not use screens as a pacifier, saying that this responsibility lies with families, not schools or governments.

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