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Monday's papers: YouTube English, punishing pensioners and the VAT hike

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Some kids aren't getting enough real-life interaction with their parents to learn to speak properly, a pediatric neurologist says.

An increasing number of 35-year-olds are arriving at her clinic whose main communication consists of English phrases and expressions picked up from YouTube or other online sources.

Repeating catchphrases results from extensive and excessive screen time, according to Susanna Leivonen .

The All Points North podcast has asked why Finland seems so relaxed about children using smartphones.