My 12-year-old feels left out without a smartphone and wrote an essay asking for one. We still said no.
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My son wrote a persuasive essay about why he should be permitted a smartwatch or phone. He argues it could keep us in contact when he's out.
Dr. Kyra Bobinet emphasized that for preteens, a tech device's impact exceeds mere connectivity, complicating their emotional attachments due to their developing impulse control.
Read at Business Insider
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