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Don’t Give Smartphones To Kids Under 11 – Phone Firm Warns Parents (16075 Views)

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HeatSeeker(m): 12:04am On Aug 27, 2024
One of Britain’s biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age of 11.

The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about the potential pitfalls of smartphone access for young people.

A recent study by the UK communications regulator found around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now had a smartphone.

EE will say in new guidance that children should only be given phones with “limited capability devices” allowing them only to text and call.

It will also advise enabling features for teens under the age of 16 and restrictions on social media for the under-13s.

UK parents have increasingly started to push back against the trend of giving children one of the devices when they transfer from primary to secondary school at the age of 11.

Widely justified on safety grounds in case of an emergency on the way to or from school, parents fear the phones also potentially open children up to online predators, bullying, social pressure and harmful content.

“While technology and connectivity have the power to transform lives, we recognise the growing complexity of smartphones can be challenging for parents and caregivers,” said Mat Sears, EE corporate affairs director.

“They need , which is why we are launching new guidelines on smartphone usage for under 11s, 11 to 13-year-olds, and 13 to 16-year-olds to help them make the best choices for their children through these formative years.”

US author Jonathan Haidt — whose recent book “The Anxious Generation” argued that smartphones have rewired children’s brains — has urged parents to act together on smartphone access so it becomes the norm for children not to have one.

A child “breaks our heart” by telling us they are excluded from their peer group by being the only one without a phone, he said earlier this year.

Haidt advocates for no smart phones before the age of 14 or social media before 16.

“These things are hard to do as one parent. But if we all do it together — if even half of us do it together — then it becomes much easier for our kids,” he added.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/dont-give-smartphones-to-kids-under-11-phone-firm-warns-parents/

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HeatSeeker(m): 12:05am On Aug 27, 2024
@dominique @Nlfpmod please move to front page.

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MMempire(m): 12:12am On Aug 27, 2024
Even some dumb adults don't deserve smartphones.

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HeatSeeker(m): 12:15am On Aug 27, 2024
MMempire:
Even some dumb adults don't deserve smartphones.

That's harsh bro

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GanagiBitrus: 8:39am On Aug 27, 2024
This is in order.
A tab for learning purposes is enough.

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DrAda(f): 8:39am On Aug 27, 2024
Modified: Don't give smartphones to kids who are still in secondary school, regardless of their age

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money121(m): 8:39am On Aug 27, 2024
Ook
streetpaddy(m): 8:40am On Aug 27, 2024
Nmg
emmabest2000(m): 8:40am On Aug 27, 2024
African parents right now

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havenz(m): 8:41am On Aug 27, 2024
This phones corrupt kids a lot, not truly good for kids.

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uuzba(m): 8:42am On Aug 27, 2024
Anybody that wants smartphone should go and work for the money and buy it
No money, no phone

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weyreypey: 8:42am On Aug 27, 2024
Helinues should not have a smartphone

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Godfullsam(m): 8:42am On Aug 27, 2024
MMempire:
Even some dumb adults don't deserve smartphones.

Including you

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uptownemmygee(m): 8:43am On Aug 27, 2024
Omoh if my kids no finish sec sch, you ain't using smartphone.

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DrAda(f): 8:43am On Aug 27, 2024
uuzba:
Anybody that wants smartphone should go and work for the money and buy it
No money, no phone

Even better

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TemmyT002(m): 8:44am On Aug 27, 2024
Why not create a smartphone that is meant only for kids.

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EyeCumInPeace: 8:44am On Aug 27, 2024
MMempire:
Even some dumb adults don't deserve smartphones.

Eg Hell_anus and the Vulture griller. grin

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Godfullsam(m): 8:44am On Aug 27, 2024
All APC, PDP & LP ers don't deserve smart phones.

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Mblingz(m): 8:44am On Aug 27, 2024
Ok
faithfull18(f): 8:46am On Aug 27, 2024
This is common sense.

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Skillsnigeria: 8:47am On Aug 27, 2024
Hmmm
AntiChristian: 8:48am On Aug 27, 2024
grin

I that school girl caught playing with cow!
AntiChristian: 8:48am On Aug 27, 2024
Godfullsam:
All APC, PDP & LP ers don't deserve smart phones.

Which one is your family party?

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Ipisi(m): 8:49am On Aug 27, 2024
Ok
Glimpsetv: 8:49am On Aug 27, 2024
Gen Z
Ameboperoo2: 8:49am On Aug 27, 2024
TemmyT002:
Why not create a smartphone that is meant only for kids.
Have you not heard of kids tablets? A lot of them are out there

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Pootle: 8:49am On Aug 27, 2024
HeatSeeker:


That's harsh bro

not harsh some adult go there browsing history na Bleep and other porn site full am

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