Does Your Child Need a Smart Phone?

Concern is growing about the effects of smart phone use on children’s well being. Parents are asking themselves, “Does my child need a smart phone?”
Does Your Child Need a Smart Phone?
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Barbara Danza
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Former Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya made headlines this week when he lamented his feelings of guilt over his role in developing the social network. “I feel tremendous guilt,” he said. “In the back, deep, deep recesses of our mind, we kind of knew something bad could happen.”

He refers to the massive societal impact Facebook, and social media at large, has had in recent years.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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