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Experts Warn: Excessive Smartphone Use Harms Teen Health

3/19/2025

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Recent safety summits revealed alarming insights into the impact of excessive smartphone use on teens, connecting it to social isolation, sleep deprivation, and addiction. Experts advocate for delaying smartphone access until age 13 and capping screen time at one hour daily. Parents are encouraged to actively monitor usage and foster open dialogues with their children.

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Story summary

Recent safety summits revealed alarming insights into the impact of excessive smartphone use on teens, connecting it to social isolation, sleep deprivation, and addiction. Experts advocate for delaying smartphone access until age 13 and capping screen time at one hour daily. Parents are encouraged to actively monitor usage and foster open dialogues with their children.