Mental health experts warn of technology risks for kids

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – A new study is exposing the risks of giving your child a smartphone before age 13.

During the summer, you would expect kids to be playing outside of enjoying the pool. But this study shows that isn’t the case for many kids.

The study done by the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities found that 18- to 24-year-olds who had received their first smartphone at age 12 or younger were more likely to report suicidal thoughts, aggression, detachment from reality, poorer emotional regulation and low self-worth…

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