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Manchester High School for Girls | Girls in the school library

February 11, 2025 Sam Gibbons 1 Comment early internet exposure, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls, smartphones

Mental Health and Early Smartphone Exposure

The Head of the Prep Department at MHSG, one of the leading independent schools in Manchester, explores the negative impact smartphones can have on children recognising however numerous educational benefits technology can offer.

Is it a smart move to ditch the ‘smart’ phone?

77% of parents of primary age children back a ban on smartphones for under-16s, 83% say that smartphones are harmful to children, and 96% think the minimum age for social media should be 16 rather than 14.