"Prince Harry has voiced his concerns about the detrimental effects of smartphones on today's youth during a discussion with Jonathan Haidt, author of "The Anxious Generation," in observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10.
In a video released by Fortune Well, the Duke of Sussex, aged 40, initiated the dialogue by claiming that "in many cases, the smartphone is stealing young people's childhood," drawing attention to the increasing reliance children have on these ubiquitous devices."
".................Harry further emphasized the importance of holding parties accountable for this issue, challenging the widespread belief that "social media companies point the finger at parents" regarding the escalating mental health crisis among the young. He highlighted the blame-shifting tactics of these companies, who often retort: " 'Well, you know, this is down to you. This is down to your parenting.' ".
Haidt was quick to challenge the idea, stating: "If there were some parents who were getting this wrong and most parents were getting it right, then I'd be very receptive to that argument. But once kids get a phone and social media, the rest of family life turns into a fight over screen time. And this is happening everywhere," reports the Mirror."
"Prince Harry, father to two young children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, also suggested that many youngsters view platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as vital connections to their peers, a notion Haidt dismissed as a "myth".
"The research, I think, is very clear: When kids have a best friend or especially a small group [of friends], they generally do well," Haidt explained. "When kids don't have a close friend or close group, they're much less likely to do well. When you have 300 connections, you don't have time for anyone."
So lectures Harry, who, along with Meghan has six smartphones and is constantly checking social media. This nimrod is so utterly stupid and pretends to be a "mental health expert". Oh, I forgot Harry, you're CHIMPO for Better Up and you fought your mental health problems with alcohol and illegal narcotics.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1960894/prince-harry-issues-dire-warning-about-smartphones-stealing-childhoods
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