Researchers observed random interactions with children at playground playgrounds . Phones and slides were a dangerous distraction for parents , they argued . Kids with distracted carers were more likely to engage in risky behaviour . This included bouncing off moving objects or going face - first down slides .
Researchers observed random parents with children at NY playgrounds . Phones and tablets were a dangerous distraction for parents , they claimed . Kids with distracted carers were more likely to engage in risky behaviour . This included jumping off moving swings or going head-first down slides .