Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
The children’s commissioner says children are “crying out” for family time over the festive break.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate and presents information in a neutral manner. The main claim about the children's commissioner's advice is supported by multiple sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Parents should lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that the children's commissioner for England has said parents should lead by example and turn off their phones during family time this Christmas.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that the children's commissioner for England has said parents should lead by example and turn off their phones during family time this Christmas.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the claim by quoting Dame Rachel, saying children complain about parents being on their phones at dinner and suggesting turning them off this Christmas.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Children are 'crying out' for family time over the festive break.
- Verification Source #1: The article implies this by stating the children's commissioner's advice is in response to children needing family time.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim by quoting Dame Rachel saying children complain about parents being on their phones at dinner.
- Assessment: Supported by the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: Parents should lead by example this Christmas and turn their phones off during family time, the children's commissioner for England has said
- Source 3: "I can't tell you how many children tell me about sitting at dinner and the parents are on the phone," Dame Rachel said. "So this Christmas, let's turn them off