A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before age 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems later in life.
Early smartphone ownership is associated with increased rates of suicidal thoughts, aggression, low self-worth, and behavioral issues, with both boys and girls affected. Experts warn that excessive screen time and early exposure to social media can disrupt healthy brain development and emotional regulation in children. The research, which surveyed millions across more than 160 countries, urges parents to delay giving smartphones to preteens to protect their mental well-being.
Calls are growing for stricter guidelines and even bans on smartphone and social media use for children under 13.
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