Mary McCarthy: I was resigned to getting my 12-year-old a smartphone, but parent-led movement has given me the power to say no
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A new initiative is emerging among secondary schools to delay students' access to smartphones and social media until after their primary education. This grassroots movement, supported by concerned parents, aims to address the growing apprehension regarding the impact of early exposure to digital platforms on children's development and mental health. WhatsApp groups are being formed to coordinate efforts among parents, reflecting a collective desire to prioritize children's wellbeing in the face of pervasive screen time addiction.
The initiative to delay smartphone use and social media access for children entering secondary school is gaining traction, reflecting parents' concerns over screen time.
Irrespective of leading tech giants advocating for screen limits, the drive to postpone children's access to social media is a grassroots movement.
Secondary schools are increasingly embracing the idea of supporting students by delaying smartphone usage, thus aiming to combat the negative effects of early social media engagement.
Parents, worried about the impact of social media, are now forming WhatsApp groups to establish a united front in delaying their children's digital access.
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