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Why do kids not need phones?
“There are several reasons why kids should not have cell phones. Many kids with cell phones lose sleep because of talking at night or because of being anxious that they do not miss a call, and as a result suffer from headaches and sleepiness during the day, which interferes with learning at school.”
How does smartphone affect mental health?
Results: Comorbidity with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and alcohol use disorder. Excessive smartphone use is associated with difficulties in cognitive-emotion regulation, impulsivity, impaired cognitive function, addiction to social networking, shyness and low self-esteem.
Can you live without a cell phone?
It can seem impossible, especially if you’re used to spending so much time on your phone, but you can live without it. In fact, you can even make it fun! Try replacing your phone with something else that’s physical so you can still carry something around.
How many people age 65+ have smartphones?
Also, 41\% of people aged 65-69 are smartphone owners, perhaps side effects of working longer, greater longevity, families with pics, videos, and chats that must be seen NOW. But still, more than 70\% of the 41 million 65+ still do not have smartphones.
What happens when you don’t have a smartphone?
Interestingly, despite the GPS app hassles, getting directions was the top issue reported when phone owners didn’t have their smartphone with them. On the other hand, 53\% of smartphone owners, likely the same ratio for the 65+, have used their smartphones when observing or experiencing an emergency – like a car accident.
Why your kid should not have a cell phone?
5 Reasons Your Kid Should Not Have A Cell Phone 1. Privacy Concerns You may be surprised to find out that only 61\% of youth use privacy settings on their social media… 2. Regrets
Do seniors have cell phones?
Seniors (65+) weren’t the first adopters of cell phones but virtually all have them now. Web browsing on PCs and Laptops is used by many seniors (Pew has numbers). What the latest data shows is that smartphone penetration continues to increase in seniors.