Should young people under 16 be allowed to have smartphones?

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Selected thesis

Young people under 16 should be allowed to have smartphones.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Smartphones are useful in an emergency.

  • Pro claim 2

    Smartphones can help with schoolwork and personal projects.

  • Con claim 1

    Smartphones can hurt young people's attention spans.

  • Con claim 2

    Younger smartphone users may lack the maturity to behave responsibly online.