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Taking away iPhone made daughter a better person

I set expectations when she saved up and got the phone – little did I know it would undermine them, and her mental health

Social media usage poses mental health risks to youth, who use it “almost constantly”, causing sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety. I was frantic, but displayed calm confidence, even a little humor, as I searched her backpack and drawers, patted down her pockets, entered her room unannounced, trying to catch her in the act. Without her phone, she’s the kid who dribbles her soccer ball across the living room, rides her skateboard down the street, makes the honor roll, joins the track team.

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