A major global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems later in life.
The research, which surveyed nearly 2 million people across 163 countries, links early smartphone ownership to increased rates of suicidal thoughts, aggression, low self-worth, and poor emotional regulation in young adulthood. Experts emphasize that the risks are especially pronounced for girls and are often tied to early exposure to social media. The findings have prompted renewed calls for parents to delay giving smartphones to children and for policymakers to consider age restrictions.
Health professionals warn that excessive screen time and digital media use are reshaping childhood development and could have lasting negative effects.
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kids should not be given cellphones or any electronics for more than an hour a day because they are so susceptible to everything.
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