A campaign (Smartphone Free Childhood) saw many parents pledge not to give their children smartphones before age 14. The Guardian
- The pact has been taken up by parents in over 6,537 schools (i.e. one or more parents in those schools). The Guardian
- The movement highlights increasing parental concern around screen time, digital distraction, and mental health in children.
Implication: Parent awareness of digital wellbeing is rising; tuition providers might incorporate digital-literacy or screen-balance workshops for parents and students, or guidelines for “home study zones” with limited device interference.
