Research + News | Topic: Smartphones

This School Took Away Smartphones. The Kids Don’t Mind.

Here’s what happened when a Massachusetts school decided smartphones were splintering its community. Read the article here.

Innovative Steps To Reclaim A Human Way Of Life For The Next Generation

The normalization of adolescent smart phones has been so effective that years ago parents needed a movement to encourage families to at least wait until 8th grade before giving kids the internet in their pocket. That’s a good start, but read more here.

Why Teens Are Giving Up Their Smartphones And Joining The ‘Luddite Club’

For the teenage members of the Luddite Club, flip phones have become the norm. Read the article here.

The Hottest App Right Now? One Where Teens Have to Say Nice Things About Each Other

The Complex World Of Teens And Screens

Parents Who Use Their Phones To Relax Are (Usually) Worse Parents, Study Says

I Didn’t Want It To Be True, But The Medium Really Is The Message

We’ve been told — and taught — that mediums are neutral and content is king. But is that true? Read the article here.

6 In 10 Parents Text Their Kids When Dinner Is Ready, Instead Of Yelling

Perhaps it’s a sign of the times, but nearly six in 10 (59%) parents say they often text their kids to come downstairs for dinner instead of actually talking to them. Read the full article here.

“Phoneliness”: A New Term Defining Reality for Generation Z

Tim Elmore of Growing Leaders explores how smartphones may be making Gen Z more lonely than ever. Read the article here.

Let Kids Be Kids A Little Longer: Wait Until 8th

The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. Visit the website here.