- The Barbie smartphone addiction solution aims to help young people reduce their smartphone usage with a basic, pink device that lacks advanced features and internet access.
- HMD, the manufacturer, is responding to a growing demand for less digital impact, as parents and campaigners advocate for limiting children’s screen time due to concerns about attention spans and exposure to harmful content.
- Some schools, including Eton College, are providing students with basic phones to encourage a balance between technology benefits and challenges.
- The Barbie phone, priced at £99, has garnered attention but may lead to parents facing requests for Barbie merchandise instead of smartphones.
- Experts suggest that rather than withdrawing smartphones, teaching children healthy digital literacy skills is a more effective long-term solution.
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