THE PLAN

Collective action is essential.

Parents should work together, alongside their schools’ administrators, to delay their children's access to smartphones and social media.

Signing a phone pledge means committing to a group agreement to not give kids smartphones until a certain age.

Kids won’t feel left out if most of their peers don't have phones yet.

Delaying giving children smartphones can help protect their mental health.

Constant notifications and updates cause anxiety and stress, and excessive use can interfere with sleep. 

Children's brains aren't fully developed and may not have the self-control to regulate their behavior on smartphones.

A "dumbphone" or “featureless phone” can be offered as an alternative because they only allow basic functions like calling and texting.

They limit access to the internet, social media, and other potentially distracting apps.

By not having access to apps and the internet, kids are less likely to be distracted by social media or endless scrolling while at school or out with friends.