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If you think all that about social media, smartphones, etc, which I think too, why would you need the State to make YOU disallow YOUR children from using those devices?

If you believe those things, you are already doing it, in a much more fine-tuned way than any bureaucrat can possibly put into a law, suited to your exact preferences and your children's personalities and developmental stage.

But of course, most likely your concern is what OTHER people do. But other people's children are none of your business.
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Christian 1y ago

So I agree with most of what you write. I'm not that concerned when it comes to my own kids, I have stamina on this issue and they know why they're not getting those devices. They've accepted it, but they're not happy about it. Many of their peers are getting devices and at some point my kids will have to struggle with feeling left out. Still, I think they can handle it. Upside of excessive screentime and smartphones for kids is negligible compared to the downsides.

But, this is a collective problem that hits hardest at the lower level of the socioeconomic spectrum. The most important and effective tool is for parents to collaborate on this issue, but given the trust norwegians have in the state, it is a helpful signal when the state recommends kids to grow up without smartphones.

As mentioned, I'm pragmatic on this issue and will not complain if the state pulls in the same direction.

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