# Boomers are now the screen-addicted generation they love to complain about

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/boomers-are-now-the-screen-addicted-generation-they-love-to-complain-about/
- Published: 2026-11-12T01:51:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T02:22:42+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/opinion/the-screen-crazed-senior-citizeboomers-are-now-the-screen-addicted-generation-they-love-to-complain-about/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Over-50s spend 22 hours a week on screens.
- The writer says excessive scrolling can crowd out family time.
- Spending time together offline is offered as a simple response.

## Summary

The article argues that older adults, particularly those over 50, are spending so much time on their phones that they risk missing out on family and social life. It calls for more attention to seniors’ screen habits, alongside the concern often directed at children’s screen use.

People over 50 spend an average of 22 hours a week on screens, according to the article. It acknowledges that devices can help seniors access healthcare and news, but says excessive scrolling may reduce social connection, which supports older people’s health. The writer suggests spending time with older relatives, making plans away from screens and setting a personal example.

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