Phones and the Importance of Play: Are phones really to blame for the decline in kids’ mental health?
ParentData with Emily Oster
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Navigating Childhood Without Smartphones
This chapter explores the detrimental effects of smartphones on children's education and social skills, advocating for a phone-free environment until high school. It discusses various strategies such as the implementation of Yonder pouches and community pledges to limit phone access, highlighting the importance of face-to-face interaction and mental health. The speakers emphasize the need for collaborative efforts among parents to delay smartphone use, drawing parallels between social media and substance use while addressing the unique challenges posed by technology.
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