Surrey was region of UK with most sign-ups for Smartphone Free Childhood’s parent pact, launched last year
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While I agree with it on principle, I disagree on the State forcing children not to own phones. It should be up to thr parents
I think focus should be on nudging parents instead of dictating, but honestly parents are failing at raising their kids without smartphones and healthy screen time.
I would rather settle for massive information campaign and reaching out to influencers to promote a lifestyle. Make it a social stigma where parents are made to feel shame for allowing kids smartphones.
