Sydney parents are joining forces to stop children using smartphones, which they say are addictive, increase the risk of anxiety and depression and put kids at greater risk of bullying.website to delay giving their kids smartphones in the two days after it launched, as a leading child psychologist says children should have a licence before using a mobile device.
“It’s important to consider your child, their personal readiness, and what feels right for your family. For us, now is not the time,” she said.movement in the United States, which encourages parents to delay giving their child a smartphone until eighth grade – the end of junior high school.question Haidt’s claims
“There is no reason why children need an addictive smartphone with a large screen and the pull of varying notifications, which create a constant desire to check for more,” she said.Child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg said excessive screen time is linked to sedentary behaviour, problems such as anxiety and lower self-esteem, social isolation and reduced academic performance.