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12d • Community Discussion
Cell Phones 📱
We won’t all agree and that’s okay. 🤝
Every kid is unique. Every family is different. I genuinely invite all perspectives.
🔥 Hot take: kids don’t need smartphones.
There are other options such as flip phones, or smartphones with strict controls.
Call and text only (maybe WhatsApp).
Kids have after-school activities.
Being able to contact your child does matter.
I believe fewer screens promote stronger relationships and better communication skills.
As a teacher, can we at least agree on restrictions during school hours?
Phones are impeding learning.
I’ve seen students with 2 hours of daily screen time… and others with 13–14 hours. 😳
Their attention and emotional regulation are struggling.
I’ve also seen the difference when parents add limits or take phones away.
The improvement is night and day.
I don’t say this from an ivory tower or from parenting perfection.
I’m actively reducing my own screen time, and I’m far from perfect.
I’m just becoming more aware.
And honestly… I’m scared for them.
Are you?
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Cell Phones 📱
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