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Ep 6: Are Smartphones Stealing Childhood?

Raising Parents with Emily Oster

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Smartphones: A Double-Edged Sword

This chapter examines the impact of smartphones on youth, revealing links between excessive usage and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. It discusses the detrimental effects of phone presence on classroom learning, along with alarming statistics about dependency and sleep deprivation among children. Through insights from Silicon Valley influencers, the chapter highlights the ethical considerations surrounding technology's influence on social interactions and childhood development.

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