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Podcast: Brave Parenting
Episode: Ep. 216: Is Outdoor Safety a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
Description: Does having a smartphone during childhood make a child “safer” when they are outdoors? Is having access to a flashlight, GPS, and a phone to call 911 an essential addition to a child’s outdoor play? What are the downsides or detriments to having a smartphone while playing outdoors? Will children play outdoors as much if they have a smartphone?
In today’s episode, Kelly evaluates this claimed benefit from both Dr. Peter Gray’s perspective and historical and biblical perspectives.
Articles referenced:
Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely
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