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Study: Mental health risks of giving smartphones to pre-teens

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New research suggests parents should wait until their children are at least 13 years old before giving them smartphones, citing significant mental health concerns.

Breakdown
  • New research advises against giving smartphones to children under 13.
  • Study analyzed self-reports from nearly 2 million people in over 160 countries. 5s
  • Smartphone use by kids under 13 linked to mental health issues, especially in girls. 11s
  • Reported issues include suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and lower self-worth. 22s
  • Researchers suggest parents talk to children about risks and use parental controls if needed. 31s
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