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8.13.25 Washington Wednesday with Hunter Baker, Australia’s censorship, and a break from screen time

The World and Everything In It

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Unplugging for Emotional Health

This chapter explores the negative effects of screen exposure on children's emotional regulation and self-control. It emphasizes the need for digital detoxes and parental advocacy in creating healthier environments, while drawing parallels between the dangers of smartphone use and drunk driving. The discussion calls for collective efforts from families, schools, and policymakers to mitigate the societal impacts of technology on youth.

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