Hello everyone! If you are currently parenting a child anywhere between the ages of 10 and 14, you are likely standing on the edge of a precipice. It is that defining moment where the pressure to buy a smartphone shifts from a gentle nudge to a seismic shove. The statistics are frankly staggering: 42% of children possess a phone by age 10, a figure that surges to 91% by age 14. As parents, we are often caught in a conflict between fear and convenience. We fear the "Anxious Generation" narrative and the horrors of the open web, yet we are equally terrified that denying the device will socially ostracise our children from their peers. Plus, let’s be honest, the convenience of GPS tracking and instant communication for family logistics is incredibly tempting. But before you hand over that shiny black rectangle, let’s take a look at what is actually happening under the hood—both in the device and in your child’s brain.
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