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A phone-based childhood is likely to interfere with the development of executive function.

Disturbed sleep makes it more likely to be depressed and develop behavioral problems.

Teens need more sleep than adults. 9hrs for preteens; 8hrs for teens

62% of children reported their parents are often distracted when child tries to talk to them. Cell phones being the top reason.

“When a conversation partner pulls out a phone, or when a phone is merely visible, the quality and intimacy of social interaction is reduced.”