Are smartphones harmful for kids under 12 or just an easy scapegoat?
Should young kids really be banned from using smartphones before age 12? My sister hands her 4-year-old an iPad at every restaurant, and he throws a tantrum when she takes it away. I read a study showing heavy early screen use is linked to attention problems, but I also know parents who need the break to survive. What's your take—are smartphones pure poison for kids or just an easy scapegoat for lazy parenting?