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San Jose Inside
4 weeks ago
Education

More CA Schools Are Banning Smartphones, but Kids Sneak Them into Class

Banning cellphones at Bullard High School has reduced bullying and increased student socialization, but enforcement of the ban poses significant challenges. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
8 months ago
Parenting

Marc Masip, cellphone addiction specialist: The most severe symptoms we see in teens take place in their bedrooms'

Marc Masip founded the Desconecta project in 2012 to provide support to children with addiction to technology or mental health disorders.
Desconecta offers treatment to 420 youngsters in three facilities through out-patient hospitals and therapeutic classrooms. [ more ]
The Atlantic
9 months ago
Digital life

I Removed the Internet From My House

Many people struggle to have a healthy relationship with their smartphones and find themselves using them too often.
American adults spend an average of four and a half hours on their phones each day.
Most people keep their smartphones within arm's reach at all times and even sleep with them nearby. [ more ]
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