Jan 31 2025 28 mins 2
Two ways to support Moving Offline:
In today's episode of Moving Offline, we delve into the critical topic of why parents should delay giving smartphones to their children. I'm joined by guest expert Hannah Oertel , and together we explore the extensive evidence highlighting the potential harms of early smartphone and social media exposure, especially for children.
Hannah shares insights into the alarming impacts on physical health, such as spinal and eyesight problems, as well as mental health issues like increased anxiety and exposure to harmful content. She emphasizes the importance of gradually introducing technology, using simpler devices as stepping stones before finally allowing access to smartphones.
Tune in to learn more about how you can support your child's healthy development in a tech-saturated world.
Links
https://delaysmartphones.org.uk/
Timestamps
00:00 Gradual Tech Introduction for Kids
05:50 Digital Impact on Children's Health
07:40 Impact of Violent Porn on Youth
11:25 Disconnect for Quality Family Time
15:05 Resisting Peer Pressure in Parenting
18:10 Navigating Tech's Impact on Children
20:23 Parental Concerns on Kids' Smartphone Use
25:32 Overprotective Parenting Concerns
28:15 Cherish Time with Children
Moving Offline is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get full access to Moving Offline at josebriones.substack.com/subscribe
