Is My Child Ready for a Smartphone? With Adam Pletter, PsyD
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges parents face in deciding when to give their child a smartphone, featuring insights from psychologist Dr. Adam Pletter.
A child’s first smartphone is a modern "rite of passage" and today's parents face a challenging decision – when is the right time? Peer pressure and fear of missing out loom heavily, yet there are significant risks to introducing a smart device before a child is ready. On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry talks with psychologist and creator of iParent101, Dr. Adam Pletter, about developmental readiness and practical steps for safely introducing a “pocket-sized computer” that allows...
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