Updated
Updated · news.inbox.eu · Jun 14
Latvia Holiday Internet Use Jumps 230% as Children's Free Time Drives Screen Hours
Updated
Updated · news.inbox.eu · Jun 14

Latvia Holiday Internet Use Jumps 230% as Children's Free Time Drives Screen Hours

2 articles · Updated · news.inbox.eu · Jun 14

Summary

  • Internet consumption in Latvia rose 230% during holiday periods, highlighting a sharp increase in children's screen time when school routines pause.
  • Parents working, children's extra free time and limited money for camps or organized activities were cited as the main drivers of the surge.
  • Oskars Firmans, a public relations manager at the operator, said the pattern exposes broader concerns about how children spend free time and form digital habits.
  • The operator urged parents to discuss online safety, ask how children use their time on the internet and set reasonable rules for smart-device use.

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