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10 Teens Gave Up Their Smartphones For A Month. Here’s What Happened – David Icke

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10 Teens Gave Up Their Smartphones For A Month. Here’s What Happened – David Icke

10 Teens Gave Up Their Smartphones For A Month. Here’s What Happened – David Icke

In a bold experiment that addresses growing concerns about smartphone addiction and teenage mental health, British journalist Decca Aitkenhead challenged her two teenage sons and eight of their friends to go without smartphones for a month.

The findings, published this month in Britain’s Sunday Times magazine, offer a compelling glimpse into how digital detox can transform the lives of young people — and potentially address what author Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D., calls the “anxious generation.”

Aitkenhead’s experiment, inspired by Haidt’s research on adolescent mental health trends, involved more than just getting rid of cell phones. It resulted in an unsupervised camping trip that pushed the boundaries of independence rarely seen in today’s overprotective parenting culture.

The results surprised the teens and adults involved and revealed an unexpected resilience and joy in disconnecting from electronics, Aitkenhead said.

“I’m really glad I did it,” said one participant in Aitkenhead. “It was much better than I expected.”

This real-world test of Haidt’s theories comes at a crucial time. Recent data show that rates of anxiety and depression among teens have more than doubled since the early 2010s, coinciding with the widespread adoption of smartphones and social media.

As parents and policy makers grapple with the crisis, experiences like Aitkenhead’s offer hope and practical insight.

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