Overview

• Hugh Grant has criticized his children's private schools for overreliance on Chromebooks in classrooms, calling it the 'final straw' in his concerns about educational technology.
• He condemned 'pathetic' weather-based restrictions that prevent children from engaging in outdoor play, such as staying indoors when it rains or avoiding climbing frames on windy days.
• At a London event hosted by Close Screens, Open Minds, Grant joined Dr. Jonathan Haidt and Sophie Winkleman to advocate for reduced screen time and a return to more balanced educational approaches.
• Dr. Haidt highlighted the link between digital consumption and youth mental health issues, advocating for banning smartphones for children under 14 and social media for those under 16.
• Grant urged parents to unite and pressure schools and politicians to reform education policies, emphasizing that collective action could drive meaningful change.