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China Plans To Limit Daily Smartphone Use For Children And Teens

The tiered system determines that children under the age of eight will only be allowed 40 minutes on their phone while 16-year-olds can use it for up to two hours.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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On Wednesday, China announced a series of new rules to curb internet addiction among the youth, which includes limiting access to the internet for children and teens during nighttime hours and implementing a tiered system to regulate smartphone usage time. This bold step by the Chinese authorities emphasizes the nation's increasing concern over the pervasive influence of digital technology on young minds.