Young people say smartphones 'almost essential'
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Young people have said the social pressure to have a smartphone has made them "almost essential". In February 2024, Ofcom reported that nine out of 10 children owned a mobile phone by the time they reached the age of 11. That is despite some experts warning parents smartphones can have a negative impact on their children's development and mental health. At a youth group in Poole, Dorset, young people said their devices helped them stay in touch with friends and feel safer, but
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