As technology becomes increasingly integrated into family life, educators across South Africa are observing significant shifts in early childhood and primary school development—from fine motor challenges in Grade 0/R to social fragmentation in Grade 6 and 7.

Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa is hosting a collaborative panel discussion featuring front-line pre-primary and primary educators:

“Swiping, Socials & School: What Teachers Wish Parents Knew About Screen Time”

We will examine:

1. Developmental Trajectories: How early screen habits compound into academic and social challenges.
2. The Home-School Disconnect: Why behaviour at home differs from performance in the classroom.
3. Collective Action: How parents and schools can establish healthier digital boundaries using community frameworks like the SFC-SA Parent Pact.

Register to receive the recording and the SFC-SA Family Tech Guide. Be there on the night to stand a chance of winning a prize!