No amount of screen time can replace love of siblings, family: CBSE official

amount of screen time can replace the genuine love of siblings and family, CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta said on Saturday and added that it is crucial to dedicate time to children.

Times are changing. Our children have more screen time than quality time before they turn six. Investing time during this early age is invaluable and crucial for a child’s development,” Gupta said.

Gupta was addressing a gathering at the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Delhi Public School – Rohini where he was the chief guest.

”None of the gadgets and (no amount of) screen time can replace the genuine love of siblings and family. Therefore, the most important thing is relationships and it’s crucial to dedicate time to our children,” the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official said. Discussing the country’s future, Gupta said the country looks to the youth as they will build the future and teachers play a crucial role in shaping children.