A new study suggests that parents should delay giving their children smartphones until age 13 to promote better mental and physical health. Setting boundaries on technology can safeguard your child's well-being.
Annika Inampudi
Thirteen. At the earliest.
That’s when parents should consider getting their child a smartphone, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Parents are often told to wait until their children hit the teen years to give them their first phone, as research continues to roll in showing health worries tied to young people’s social media habits. The new findings back up conventional wisdom, showing a delay of even one year can lead to measurably better mental and physical health.
