Parents, your kids want you to get off the phone


Children are feeling ignored by their phone-obsessed parents. — Tyler Olson/Dreamstime/TNS

In an age where smartphones have become an extension of our hands, a growing concern is emerging: Children are feeling ignored by their phone-obsessed parents. This phenomenon, known as “phubbing” (phone snubbing), is more than just an annoyance – it’s affecting kids’ emotional well-being and development.

This issue isn’t just a passing complaint from your child; recent studies have highlighted its seriousness. Nearly half of teens (46%) reported that their parents were sometimes distracted by their phones during conversations, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.

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