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Ellie Hutchings

10 rules that most parents have in place for their kids' smartphone use (#8 is controversial, but we understand if you've been tempted)

A young boy on his phone while eating spaghetti.

Research has revealed the 10 most common rules parents have put in place for their kids' smartphone use - although some have proved controversial.

With the news that mobile phones will be banned in schools, more and more parents are becoming aware of the impacts too much time online can have. In fact, research has shown that two-thirds of parents notice the negative effects of screen time on their children, which is just one reason why so many are searching for ways to keep kids safe on social media.

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