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Pressure building about smart phones / iPads for primary age

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Hattieandcake · 09/09/2025 23:27

Did anyone hear this on LBC 'Britain's strictest headteacher' convinces parents to ban smartphones as kids' grades soar

they had an online safety day this week - my 2 sons are primary age and have no iPad / phone / switch - there are only a couple of others in their year who don’t have (outdoorsy types). The pressure is building and I am worried during winter time. They don’t really have play dates but their friends who they are exposed to whip out their iPad and watch crap on YouTube after school
etc
Just wondering if anyone else feels the pressure to cave ?

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hopspot · 09/09/2025 23:58

My dc are outdoorsy types but also have screen time and phones in year 6. Having a daily limit helps regulation. It’s also safer when they’re out with their friends.

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