ACT's David Seymour has floated the idea of a smartphone ban for under-16s to replace a social media ban, allowing teenagers to only use good old brick phones.

Could this be a good alternative to the social media ban, or should this not be government decision?

John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for The Parenting Squad to discuss. 

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ACT's David Seymour has floated the idea of a smartphone ban for under-16s to replace a social media ban, allowing teenagers to only use good old brick phones.
Could this be a good alternative to the social media ban, or should this not be government decision?
John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for The Parenting Squad to discuss.&nbsp;
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John Cowan: Should kids under-16 have smartphones?

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What happens if my child starts befriending or dating someone I'm really not a fan of. How do I protect them from getting played or getting into a toxic relationship?

When should we interfere with our children's personal lives? When and how do we put our foot-down and say "no, you can't hang out with this person"

How do we do that with respectful authority, that strikes a balance between making sure you're not ruling with an iron fist, and that our kids understand where we're coming from?

Mindworks' Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to unpack what can be done.

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What happens if my child starts befriending or dating someone I'm really not a fan of. How do I protect them from getting played or getting into a toxic relationship?
When should we interfere with our children's personal lives? When and how do we put our foot-down and say "no, you can't hang out with this person"
How do we do that with respectful authority, that strikes a balance between making sure you're not ruling with an iron fist, and that our kids understand where we're coming from?
Mindworks' Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to unpack what can be done.
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Sara Chatwin: It's okay to interfere with your child's friendships

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Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should monitor your kids' pocket money. When's the right time to get them started? And how much control should parents have to veto kids' purchases?

But is it all up to parents to teach kids about cash? Or do schools have a responsibility to help out. 

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Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should monitor your kids' pocket money. When's the right time to get them started? And how much control should parents have to veto kids' purchases?
But is it all up to parents to teach kids about cash? Or do schools have a responsibility to help out.&nbsp;
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Stephanie Pow: Kids, pocket money and parental control - where do we start?

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Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing?

And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged?

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Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing?
And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged?
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Maneesh Deva: Is kids being bored without their phones such a bad thing?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/487beef7-2093-42d4-a40f-b46f006267ba/transcript

John Cowan: Should kids under-16 have smartphones?

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