British kids will spend up to four hours a day glued to phones this summer

Young people between the ages of eight and 17, revealed that British children will spend half a standard working day mindlessly scrolling online This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Kids are often glued to phone (Image: Getty Images)

British kids will spend up to FOUR hours a day glued to digital devices this summer - with a quarter of parents worried they'll view adult content.

A report by Vodafone, surveying parents of young people between the ages of eight and 17, revealed that British children will spend half a standard working day mindlessly scrolling online. This equates to a whopping 42% increase in screen time compared to when students are at school.

Of those quizzed, parents' common concerns