Unplugged Until 8th Grade
7/3/2019 | 2m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
How parents are waiting to give their child a smartphone.
It’s no secret that technology is drastically changing the way we live -- especially for kids. But a parent in Texas is trying to prevent tech from taking over her kid’s childhood by waiting until 8th grade to give them a smartphone. Now, what started as a local pledge has turned into a national movement.
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Unplugged Until 8th Grade
7/3/2019 | 2m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
It’s no secret that technology is drastically changing the way we live -- especially for kids. But a parent in Texas is trying to prevent tech from taking over her kid’s childhood by waiting until 8th grade to give them a smartphone. Now, what started as a local pledge has turned into a national movement.
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