PremiumBrian X. ChenNew York Times·3 May, 2026 12:00 AM6 mins to readAs much as older adults complain that today’s youths are glued to screens, few recognise that they, too, are part of the problem. Photo / 123rfCounting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.
Nearly two decades after the arrival of smartphones, society is grappling with a problem that has grown worse over time: people love their phones so much that they
