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Global Movement Advocates Smartphone Delay for Kids

12/11/2025

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Greenwell's Smartphone Initiative

The Smartphone Free Childhood movement, launched in Suffolk, England by Daisy Greenwell and Joe Riory, aims to delay smartphone access to age 14 and social media until 16, and has expanded to 39 countries.
It seeks to counteract the negative mental health impacts of early smartphone use.
Greenwell's viral Instagram post sparked widespread interest, leading to local groups across England.
The movement promotes basic "brick phones" and offline childhood experiences.

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Parents Promote Independence

In New Jersey, parents have united under the Balance Project, founded by Holly Moscatiello, to promote independence and reduce screen time in over 140 communities.
The project emphasizes real-life experiences over smartphones and urges delaying access until late high school.
Moscatiello encourages discussions between parents and children about technology to shift norms around smartphone ownership.
The project seeks to protect the next generation while acknowledging technology's role in modern life.

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Greenwell's Smartphone Initiative

The Smartphone Free Childhood movement, launched in Suffolk, England by Daisy Greenwell and Joe Riory, aims to delay smartphone access to age 14 and social media until 16, and has expanded to 39 countries.
It seeks to counteract the negative mental health impacts of early smartphone use.
Greenwell's viral Instagram post sparked widespread interest, leading to local groups across England.
The movement promotes basic "brick phones" and offline childhood experiences.

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