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Jayne Cherrington-Cook

"It's complicated, but banning smartphones for kids isn't the answer", claims one mum

A teenager looking at TikTok on his phone.

The recent advice from mobile network EE suggesting that children under 11 shouldn't be given smartphones echoes a growing concern. But it’s not that straightforward.

Their advice is well-meaning, but ultimately, it’s up to us parents to help our kids navigate the digital world instead of just banning or restricting their phone use entirely.

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