New research by Action for Children has found that 23 per cent of mothers and fathers have difficulty in persuading their children to unplug their technology.
Meanwhile, 19 per cent of parents struggled to get their children to eat healthily, 18 per cent said it was difficult to make youngsters go to bed, and 10 per cent said it was hard to get them to do their homework.
The charity highlighted the fact that while technology is a fundamental part of modern life and brings many benefits it is important to find time for other pursuits too.
“Technology is an often necessary part of the lives of children and parents alike, but it is important to maintain a balance with other activities and quality family time,” said Carol Iddon, managing director of operations at Action for Children.
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