As per the rules of the American society for Pediatrics, limiting the use of such electronic devices is actually following research that states thus: Children below 18 should not be allowed to use electronic screens at all Children between 18-24 should be allowed the use of iPads and electronic gadgets only for educational material and only in presence of parents. Children aged 2-5 should be allowed only 1 hour of screen time daily Children 6 and older should be allowed to play with such gadgets within and enforced time limit In every home, parents should demarcate an area where kids can use their electronic gadgets so that the items don’t impact or prevent quality sleep, physical activity and exercise. Besides the forbidden toy in Kensington Palace, here are more of his views that Prince William gives in this interview on his parenting.