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How To Exit Tech

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Oct 7, 2025
Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, advocates for a smartphone-free childhood in her book, The Tech Exit. She discusses the urgent need for a tech exit to protect kids from the dangers of smartphones and social media, emphasizing their addictive nature and the spiritual costs associated with screen use. Clare also critiques the effectiveness of parental controls and highlights recent policy wins aimed at safeguarding youth. She offers practical alternatives for teens and encourages phone-free youth programs in churches.
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INSIGHT

Addictive Design Alters Developing Brains

  • Smartphones and social media are engineered to be addictive, not neutral tools for children.
  • Clare Morell argues even small daily use reshapes developing brains toward craving, not fulfillment.
INSIGHT

Small Sessions Cause Lasting Cravings

  • Short, repeated dopamine spikes from screens create craving and emotional dysregulation in kids.
  • Time limits often fail because even 15 minutes can produce a dopamine crash and persistent craving.
ADVICE

Test Feeds Yourself Before Trusting Controls

  • Test social apps by creating a child-like account and friending their contacts to see what appears in the feed.
  • Do not rely on parental controls because algorithms and blocked third-party access leave parents effectively blind.
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