'It was as if the thing was on fire in her hands; every time she thought she had extinguished it, it flared up again' 📱 Phones are like tech cocaine for teen girls, here's how to protect them
“The further we are away from the person, the easier it is to do harm. You’re not witnessing the impact of your actions on another person,” says Hallissey, citing as an example the way that we’ll often both apologise if we physically bump into someone, but will let rip with a stream of insults when driving.
Hallissey advises that we need to lead by example with phone-free zones in all bedrooms at night, at mealtimes or while watching a movie together. “It’s not about demonising technology. It’s about recognising the benefits while also putting protections in place,” she says. . While boys frequently come in for a bad rap, I’m concerned we are ignoring the harm girls are doing to each other.No phones in the bedroom at night for both children and adults.
Don’t allow a tech free for all. Gradually give them more independence around tech as they get older so that they can manage their technological wellbeing as adults.
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