Grandparents are glued to their phones. Families are worried. | BBC Global

n a recent essay for The Atlantic, writer Charlie Warzel explored why so many older adults are spending more time on their digital devices – and why their children and grandchildren are increasingly uneasy about it. But is this shift actually worth worrying about? Or, are younger people just projecting their own anxieties about screen time onto their parents and grandparents? Katty Kay speaks with Charlie Warzel about his piece and the complicated questions it raises about family relationships, technology and loneliness among older adults. 00:00 Parents and Sscreens 00:00:54 Noticing the shift 00:03:05 Arguments over control 00:05:58 Gender differences 00:09:24 Loneliness and chatbots 00:11:02 Advice You’re watching New Normal with Katty Kay. Each week, we bring you conversations with expert guests about how our world is changing and what that means for our lives. Watch past episodes and get early access to new ones on BBC.com. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com. #bbc #socialmedia #families