The Independent – Ian Begley
Children are shunning sport and activity in favour of their smartphones, according to a new survey of parents in Ireland. The research, commissioned by Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps, revealed that one-third of parents are concerned their child is not active enough. It also showed that 32pc even resort to bribery to encourage their kids to be more active. The survey, of the parents of 631 children, revealed that Irish children now spend almost two hours each day on a mobile device, with 15pc spending more than three hours on their smartphone. (more)