18-03 Segment 1: When Should Kids Get a Phone?

Smartphones have become ubiquitous among those in their teens and older, but there is no consensus on when children should first get a phone. Experts discuss dangers and cautions, and how parents can decide when the time is right for their kids to “get connected.”

Guests:

• Dr. Yalda Uhls, Assistant Professor of Psychology, UCLA and author, Media Moms and Digital Dads
• Dr. Richard Freed, child and adolescent psychologist and author, Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age
• Brooke Shannon, founder, Wait Until 8^th
• Dr. Scott Campbell, Professor of Telecommunications, University of Michigan

Links for more information:

• www.yaldatuhls.com
• www.richardfreed.com
• www.waituntil8th.org
• Dr. Scott Campbell

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