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[quote=Anonymous]It’s tough to watch how much screen use has changed the way kids interact. I’ve seen so many situations where, the moment adults look away, everyone’s heads go straight down into their phones. It really is sad, and the research on how excessive smartphone use affects developing brains is deeply concerning. My child is in 8th grade and still doesn’t have a phone. He’s genuinely charming and conversational in person, which I think is partly because he’s not glued to a screen. He can text friends through an iCloud account (with permission) and make plans that way. He’s definitely frustrated at times, and I know it makes things harder socially, but for now we’re sticking with the decision. He’s a great kid with plenty of friends. They explore the neighborhood and play board games when we host. I just wish we had a cohort of families holding off on phones as well— that part really stinks for my son. [/quote]
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