- Parent-led “Alternative Device Fairs” that showcase phones with limited features designed to protect children from the negative effects of smartphones and social media have been emerging in across the U.S. These devices often include advanced parental controls and AI filters to reduce exposure to harmful content while still allowing basic communication. The fairs also help to foster collaboration among parents and help them push back against the cultural norm that every child must have a smartphone by middle school.
Parent groups across the U.S. are hosting fairs to showcase "alternative devices" to keep children from owning smartphones for as long as possible.
