Screen Time, Smartphones & Social Media

For many of us we grew up during a time when TV, advertising, magazines and our peer groups influenced us on our relationships and how we interacted and communicated. We used the landline phone to speak with friends! For children and teenagers now these mediums remain the same, however, with the huge addition of the internet; and with that comes social media, tablets, smartphones and the risks involved. Parents feel overwhelmed by the impact all of the above have on their children. What is the recommended age for a child to have a phone? When should a parent intervene?

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