“I don’t think so”, says Lieven De Marez. He is professor of Innovation, Media and Technology at Ghent University. “I do understand where it comes from. Not only in China, but also in Flanders, smartphone use is increasing. We are seeing more and more problematic negative impact. The concern is there. It is therefore not surprising that China is among the first to do something about it. lay.”
“But there are no good examples where only the government intervenes. There must always be a mix in which the child itself, the parents and the government take a step forward at the same time. The government must above all be instrumental in this and provide tools that parents or teachers can help to educate young people.”
De Marez makes the comparison with a dietician. “Screen time alone will not get you there. There are young people who spend 3-4 hours a day on their smartphone, but have no problem. The problem often lies in the habits you develop. Some enter the world like Pavlov’s dog. minute replies to messages. You need a tool to provide insight into that behavior and how to break it.”
2023-08-02 16:04:00
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