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Parents Push to Delay Smartphone Use Until Age 14

9/11/2025

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Experts emphasize readiness over a specific age for a child's first smartphone.
Parents are petitioning to delay smartphone ownership until age 14, prioritizing social interaction.
Open communication is essential for addressing smartphone use and inappropriate content.
Readiness signs include managing responsibilities, seeking help, and understanding parental restrictions.
The "Unplugged Canada" campaign has garnered over 3,900 parent pledges to postpone smartphone adoption.

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Story summary

Experts emphasize readiness over a specific age for a child's first smartphone.
Parents are petitioning to delay smartphone ownership until age 14, prioritizing social interaction.
Open communication is essential for addressing smartphone use and inappropriate content.
Readiness signs include managing responsibilities, seeking help, and understanding parental restrictions.
The "Unplugged Canada" campaign has garnered over 3,900 parent pledges to postpone smartphone adoption.