Cellphones Dont Just Harm Kids But Parents Too

School Districts Suing Social Media Companies over Phone Addiction

Impacts on Children's Education and Well-being

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Several Long Island school districts have filed lawsuits against social-media companies, alleging that their platforms are contributing to record-breaking phone usage among children, leading to detrimental effects on their education and overall well-being.

The lawsuits claim that social media companies have intentionally designed their apps to be addictive, leading to excessive phone use that distracts children from their studies, disrupts their sleep, and fosters mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Experts have long argued against the excessive use of smartphones by children. Research has shown that smartphones can impair children's cognitive development, reduce their attention span, and promote sedentary behavior.

In light of these concerns, schools have struggled to implement research-based strategies to curb phone usage during school hours. However, the lawsuits argue that social media companies bear responsibility for creating and perpetuating an environment that encourages excessive phone use among children.