In today’s world, children are getting smartphones at younger ages. In the UK, 91% of children have a smartphone by age 11, and in the US, 42% of kids have one by age 10, with 91% owning one by age 14. In New York, the mayor has called social media a public health hazard, and in the UK, some lawmakers suggest banning smartphones for under-16s.
In New Zealand, a new law bans student mobile phones in schools as of May. But should New Zealand consider banning smartphones for all children under 16? Dr. Samantha Marsh, a senior researcher at Auckland University, shares her thoughts.
Dr. Marsh believes smartphones can be very harmful to teenagers. Research links smartphone use to anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, and poor physical health. These are serious issues that parents want to avoid for their children.
Dr. Marsh suggests that delaying access to smartphones could be beneficial. She sees smartphone use as a public health problem that needs public health solutions. Rather than dealing with the negative effects after they occur, preventing the harm in the first place is crucial. A smartphone ban, according to her, could be a way to protect children’s health.
Social pressure also plays a big role in smartphone use among teens. Dr. Marsh points out that high school can be a tough time, and adding the stress of smartphone use doesn’t help. She believes a ban would empower parents, as it shows the government recognizes the harm and is taking action.
While some might argue for parental controls on devices, Dr. Marsh notes that these controls often fail and kids can find ways around them. Parental controls can help with content, but they aren’t a complete solution to the problem.
wow that sounds scary what if a sea moster got them and there dead
That’s sick bro, also i’m in the titanic rn i’ll let you guys in.
All I did was get some vocab from this
what thats scery and cool
is it a brake down or what.What if they catch rabies
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WOW that is cool but i would not want to be down there
hmmmmmm huant much? also WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE 4 DAYS!!!!!!?
lets all pray they can be found
Lets all hope they are alright and saved
Guys say RIP in chat
I think that this is very scary and i hope that they will find the people in the submarine!
I think that the people won’t have much hope of survival because they only have a day left
i hope they survive
That would be scary
I hope those people are ok.
That is so interesting and cool!
I heard about this on the new crazy!
This is so interesting!
RIP there dead they are not coming up
oh no i hope they are found and i hope that there arent any childs on there
I wonder if they will be found in time
Oh my what if they perished!
oh no! thats sad along with the titanic
5 people that died from an implode seems sad, but it could be worse. they were lucky it was quick or they might of sufficated to death. but I will point it out, they did know it wasn’t tested and they knew it was a dangerous decision.
My friend was updating me on it last night and it turns out, they imploded. Rest in pieces. I meant rest in peace.