Digital Childhood Guidelines
Jonathan emphasizes the importance of delaying smartphone access until high school, advocating for flip phones instead. He argues against allowing children to engage with social media before the age of 16, highlighting the risks of exposure to harmful content and the pressures of performative online behavior. The focus is on preserving a healthy, playful childhood experience free from the burdens of digital branding.In this clip
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