Mom Shares Why Her Kids Aren’t Getting A Phone Until High School

Young girl looking into mobile phone screen, in dark room

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This may be unpopular, but author Sophie Brickman is making an argument for why kids shouldn’t get a cell phone until high school.

She lays out a few things that are important for a good life that can be hampered by a phone.

  • Boredom is good
  • Reading is an ideal solitary activity
  • Grit is important
  • In-person socialization trumps virtual socialization
  • Everything in moderation

Source: Today


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