Obviously it counts as 'screen time', as you're using a screen.
But 'screen time' is not the right statistic for each question.
"Does screen time affect eyesight?" Yes, this counts as screen time.
"Is this generation more/less informed about what's going on in the world?" Screen time is not the right stat, the data should be 'does this generation read news papers' and both you and your father can answer with a yes.
FYI, I read a dead-tree newspaper during my breakfast. Primarily because I don't want to be staring at a screen while having food with my kids, but for some reason I'm okay with staring at a dead-tree during breakfast.
But 'screen time' is not the right statistic for each question.
"Does screen time affect eyesight?" Yes, this counts as screen time.
"Is this generation more/less informed about what's going on in the world?" Screen time is not the right stat, the data should be 'does this generation read news papers' and both you and your father can answer with a yes.
FYI, I read a dead-tree newspaper during my breakfast. Primarily because I don't want to be staring at a screen while having food with my kids, but for some reason I'm okay with staring at a dead-tree during breakfast.