One in four UK preschoolers now has a smartphone—but what does that mean for them?
From endless scrolling to constant notifications, smartphones connect kids not just to friends but to a world of ads, influencers, and algorithms. But how does this shape their self-image, relationships, and emotional growth?
In our It’s Complicated YouTube series, we’re talking to experts about how smartphones might affect children’s mental health, attention spans, self-esteem, and social lives. Are social apps making kids more anxious? What happens when ads target them from an early age, shaping their sense of identity? And what do we still not understand about growing up always online?
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