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