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Our children deserve to have a childhood free of smartphones and their addictive behaviour
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Posted by Anonymous
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Oct 17, 2025
一律に子供というより、その年令と発達段階が重要なような気がします。
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Posted by Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2025
I think it’s better for children to use computers rather than smartphones, since future job skills are mostly computer-related.
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Posted by Anonymous
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Nov 27, 2024
We need to, as parents, separate the value of the smartphone from the addictive aspects for our children. This looks like parental controls.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
We should focus more on the addictive nature of certain apps rather than smartphones themselves. Maybe the issue is more about the content than the device.
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Posted by Anonymous
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Nov 27, 2024
The problem is social media apps, not smartphones.
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Posted by Anonymous
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Nov 20, 2024
I agree that children need to be more active, get out more, with friends or groups, but it is nearly impossible to completely remove tech.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Smartphones can be educational if used correctly. It's about setting boundaries, not complete prohibition.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Banning smartphones completely might isolate children from their peers, especially since so many use them for communication.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Parents need to lead by example. If we want children to have less screen time, we need to reduce our own usage too.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Children need to play outside, explore, and be creative. Smartphones take away from these important aspects of childhood.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Childhood should be about discovery, not about spending hours swiping through social media.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Isn't it better to teach children to use technology responsibly rather than banning it outright?
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
If we take away smartphones, how do we teach children to navigate the digital world safely?
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Posted by Anonymous
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Nov 7, 2024
Let's rally the entrepreneurs to this: fyi - my blog with Jon Haidt: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/a-mission-for-businesses-and-entrepreneurs
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Smartphones are harmful because they lead to screen addiction, causing children to miss out on real-life interactions.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Can we trust parents to regulate smartphone usage effectively, or do we need policies that encourage a smartphone-free childhood?
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
A smartphone-free childhood sounds ideal, but we live in a digital age. Is it practical or even possible to keep children away from smartphones entirely?
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Many parents use smartphones to keep their children safe by being able to reach them at any time. How do we balance that with limiting use?
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Without smartphones, children can develop better physical habits—like playing sports or doing outdoor activities—which are crucial for their health.
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Posted by Society Speaks
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Nov 6, 2024
Why are we so afraid of technology? It’s part of our world now. We need to find ways to incorporate it without it being detrimental.
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