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Bayside Family Joins 125,000 in Smartphone Delay Pledge

10/8/2025

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Gorelik family of Bayside joins the Wait Until 8th pledge to delay smartphones.
The pledge has been adopted by more than 125,000 families nationwide.
The home phone enables connection without internet or social media.
Lilah Gorelik enjoys using the home phone to call friends.
AT&T supports the movement with digital-literacy and device-readiness resources.

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Story summary

Gorelik family of Bayside joins the Wait Until 8th pledge to delay smartphones.
The pledge has been adopted by more than 125,000 families nationwide.
The home phone enables connection without internet or social media.
Lilah Gorelik enjoys using the home phone to call friends.
AT&T supports the movement with digital-literacy and device-readiness resources.