Parents resort to bribary to get their kids to switch off devices

The battle for family time away from the glare of smart phones and gadgets is not getting any easier.

New research released today shows that just 1 in 5 families (22%) have taken steps to banish digital devices from the dinner table.

The study by Vodafone, found that trying to negotiate screen-free time is a significant source of tension in the home with  61% of parents saying that getting children to switch off their devices is the biggest cause of disagreement in their household. 

The research has been released to mark the launch of Vodafone Pro Broadband with Alexa, featuring the exclusive ‘Dinnertime’ skill which allows families to activate 30 minutes of Wi-Fi free digital downtime - using just a voice command.

Aston spoke to clinical child psychologist Dr Anna Colton.

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