The principal who made a pact with parents about what happens after school
Smartphone use is banned within the gates of the junior school at Queenwood in Mosman. “I don’t think we’ve really had an issue. Girls have brought phones and put them in a box,” says junior school head Anni Sandwell. Want to unlock unlimited news? Read more award-winning journalism from as little as 50c a day. Get started
If parents struggle to put their phones down, how can we expect our kids to do the same?
The Anxious Generation suggests a few key takeaways for parents. First, limit social media use until age 16. Sure, give your child a so-called “dumb phone” for emergencies, but limit access to an internet- and social media-connected device until they’re older.
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Could 4 ‘Simple’ Rules Solve Your Child’s Screen Problem? Expert Says Yes
Could four simple rules save your child from screen addiction? New York University professor Jonathan Haidt believes they could.
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Why One Social Psychologist Calls Big Tech ‘Drug Dealers’
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt is drawing a parallel between the people pushing smartphones on kids and drug dealers.
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Silicon Valley Parents Don’t Give Their Kids Screens. Should You Follow Their Example?
New York University professor Dr. Jonathan Haidt likens social media to drugs and warns parents that those who create the
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Gov. Hochul pushes for statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to implement a statewide ban on cell phones in schools, aiming to create distraction-free learning environments. The policy, part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget, would prohibit smartphone use from the first to the last bell.