Why Kids Shouldn't Have Smartphones Before High School

About this video

In this short clip, the speaker argues against giving young children smartphones, saying a child should not carry the entire internet in their pocket or be reachable by the whole world at any time. The speaker distinguishes this from using a computer or tablet at home, and recommends a flip phone, simple phone, or watch instead as a first device, calling this rule number one for parents of pre-pubescent children.

Key takeaways

• The speaker recommends against smartphones for young children and suggests a flip phone or simple phone instead.
• The speaker distinguishes home computer use from a child carrying internet access everywhere.

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