Schools go smartphone-free to address online harms | Computer Weekly
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In the UK, parents and teachers are pushing for stronger protections against the harmful effects of smartphones and social media on children, marking a growing movement to safeguard childhood.
The Smartphone Free Childhood group highlights alarming trends, linking smartphone usage to rising mental health issues among children, and calls for accountability from tech companies regarding addictive designs.
The Online Safety Act aims to regulate social media platforms, yet parents argue that despite these regulations, dangerous content still proliferates, underscoring urgent needs for effective protections.
An international study has shown increasing rates of problematic internet use among children, reinforcing the call for safer online spaces and stricter enforcement of protective measures.
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