The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Australia News

Hundreds of Parents Back New Movement to Keep Smartphones From Children

In just five days, hundreds of Aussie parents have signed up.
Hundreds of Parents Back New Movement to Keep Smartphones From Children
A child uses an Apple smartphone in this undated file image. PA
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
7/1/2024|Updated: 7/1/2024
0:00

A new campaign encouraging parents to stop their children from accessing smartphone at a young age is gaining momentum in Australia.

The group, ‘Wait Mate,’ was founded by a group of parents determined to help their kids remains kids.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
Author
Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
Author’s Selected Articles

Queensland Full Steam Ahead on US Ties, As Albanese Gets Set for Tough G7 Talks

Jun 13, 2025
Queensland Full Steam Ahead on US Ties, As Albanese Gets Set for Tough G7 Talks

7 Issues on the G7 Agenda: The Big Topics Albanese and Trump Could Discuss

Jun 13, 2025
7 Issues on the G7 Agenda: The Big Topics Albanese and Trump Could Discuss

AUKUS Under Review as US Weighs Alignment With ‘America First’ Doctrine

Jun 11, 2025
AUKUS Under Review as US Weighs Alignment With ‘America First’ Doctrine

Queensland Drops Labor Plan for ‘Zero Emission’ Government Fleet

Jun 11, 2025
Queensland Drops Labor Plan for ‘Zero Emission’ Government Fleet
Related Topics
smartphones
parenting
internet use
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.