A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems later in life.
Early smartphone ownership is linked to increased rates of suicidal thoughts, aggression, low self-worth, and emotional difficulties in young adulthood. Experts urge parents to delay giving smartphones to children, citing evidence that screen exposure at a young age can disrupt healthy development and well-being. The findings have sparked renewed calls for policy changes and parental vigilance to protect children from the negative impacts of early digital device use.
The study underscores the importance of setting age-appropriate boundaries for technology access to safeguard kids' mental health.
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