Terms of Service with Clare Duffy Do Young People Need Smartphones? A Parent and a Teen Weigh In.
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Feb 4, 2025 Mark SooHoo is a dedicated parent and advocate with Wait Until 8th, promoting delayed smartphone use until high school. He discusses the importance of intentional technology discussions within families. Joining him is Jameson Butler, a high school senior and co-founder of the Luddite Club, who shares her experience of ditching her smartphone to combat digital addiction. Together, they explore concerns around mental health, cyberbullying, and the benefits of reduced screen time, encouraging a thoughtful approach to smartphone ownership for young people.
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Wait Until 8th
- Delay giving kids smartphones until at least the end of eighth grade.
- Join 'Wait Until 8th' for community support and to avoid kids feeling left out.
Smartphones and Mental Health
- Smartphones can intensify mental health issues like anxiety and depression in middle schoolers.
- Delaying smartphone use allows kids to navigate pivotal developmental periods without added pressures.
Wait Until 8th Growth
- Mark SooHoo and his wife started a 'Wait Until 8th' chapter and quickly gained 600+ pledges.
- This demonstrates the significant parental concern and desire for community support in delaying kids' smartphone use.