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  2. How cell phones are killing our kids, and what we can do about it

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    If they don’t have phones, they will listen to their teachers and spend time with other kids. No. 4: More independence, free play and responsibility in the real world.

  3. Smartphones are stealing our children’s mental health. What ...

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    It’s the first thing they use in the morning and the last before falling asleep, pushing out time for homework, sports and more. | Opinion

  4. Smartphones hurt kids’ education, mental health. Time for ...

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    The effect on kids is even more profound: A study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit group in San Francisco, found that among kids ages 11-17, smartphones are a “constant companion” and that ...

  5. Telephone slamming - Wikipedia

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    Telephone slamming. Telephone slamming is an illegal telecommunications practice, in which a subscriber's telephone service is changed without their consent. Slamming became a more visible issue after the deregulation of the telecommunications industry in the mid-1980s, especially after several price wars between the major telecommunications ...

  6. Mobile phone use in schools - Wikipedia

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    A phone cage used for keeping students' phones away from them during school hours. The use of mobile phones in schools has become a controversial topic debated by students, parents, teachers and authorities. People who support the use of mobile phones believe that these phones are useful for safety, allowing children to communicate with their ...

  7. Problematic smartphone use - Wikipedia

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    People using their mobile phones individually. Problematic smartphone use is psychological or behavioral dependence on cell phones. It is closely related to other forms of digital media overuse such as social media addiction or internet addiction disorder . Commonly known as " smartphone addiction ", the term "problematic smartphone use" was ...

  8. Children shouldn’t be allowed to use their cellphones in ...

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    Gov. Mike DeWine wants all school districts to limit, or even ban, cellphones while students attend school. He’s right. They should. It’s long past time administrators, teachers and parents ...

  9. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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    Scam letter posted within South Africa. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is one of the most common types of confidence tricks.The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum.