Phones creating 'epidemic of disconnection' in families, says Princess of Wales Summary The Princess of Wales has said smartphones and computer screens create "an epidemic of disconnection" within families. Other Related Coverage Young people say smartphones 'almost essential' | BBC News Britain's Princess Kate warns screen time feeds 'epidemic of disconnection' | Reuters Kate warns too much screen time damages family life | BBC News Princess Kate launches impassioned plea to parents over phones as she warns generation of kids are becoming ‘isolated’ | The Sun Princess of Wales urges parents to be 'fully present' with their children and laments 'epidemic of disconnection' | Daily Mail