Parents in techno fail

PARENTS who frequently use digital technology are more likely to have children with behavioural issues, researchers have found.

Experts suggest that interruptions from checking Facebook or texting during playtime could make children feel rejected, and contribute to a child’s sudden outbursts.

The US study found parents who became distracted by devices were more likely to have disruptive kids. Even a rare break in a conversation to scroll through Instagram could lead to bad behaviour in kids, researcher Jenny Radesky said.