A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 are at significantly higher risk for mental health problems later in life.
The research, which surveyed millions across 160 countries, links early smartphone ownership to increased rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth, especially among girls. Experts warn that excessive screen time and early exposure to social media can disrupt healthy brain and emotional development. The study urges parents to delay giving smartphones to children until at least age 13 and calls for greater digital literacy education.
The findings have sparked renewed debate about technology's role in childhood and the urgent need for protective measures.
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