"We had our landline reinstalled and I am rediscovering the pleasure of a simpler life A couple of months ago I got a landline so my younger kids would be able to buzz me when they were home alone, but along with the peace of mind I got when I was out and about, having a home phone also helped me tackle my problematic screen time."
"A couple of months ago I got a landline so my younger kids would be able to buzz me when they were home alone, but along with the peace of mind I got when I was out and about, having a home phone also helped me tackle my problematic screen time. A quarter of a century ago nearly everyone in Ireland had a landline - but today just under four in 10 households have one."
A landline was reinstalled, enabling rediscovery of the pleasure of a simpler life. A landline was obtained so younger children could buzz a caregiver when home alone, providing a reliable contact method. The home phone delivered peace of mind for caregivers when away and served as a practical tool to reduce problematic screen time by offering a non-smartphone communication option. Landline ownership has declined sharply over recent decades; a quarter of a century ago nearly everyone in Ireland had one, while today just under four in ten households maintain a landline. Reintroducing a landline can therefore affect family routines, safety protocols, and daily technology use.
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