Why it's necessary to restrict children's access to smartphone


By AGENCY
The idea of banning, or at the very least restricting, smartphones until children reach a certain age is catching on. — dpa

A 10-YEAR-OLD at the cusp of a birthday is begging for a smartphone in the way only 10-year-olds can – with lots of whining and single-minded determination. Her parents, however, are just as adamant in their denial.

No means no, case closed.

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