British Couple's Movement for Smartphone-Free Childhood Gains Global Momentum
A British couple, Daisy Greenwell and Joe Ryrie, have initiated a global movement advocating for a smartphone-free childhood. The movement, which began in Suffolk, England, aims to encourage children to spend more time outdoors and less time on digital devices. The couple's initiative gained traction after Greenwell posted a question on Instagram about creating a 'smartphone-free childhood,' which quickly went viral. The movement now has chapters in 39 countries, including the U.S., where it has inspired a viral advertisement warning against unrestricted internet access for children. The movement is not anti-technology but rather pro-childhood, advocating for delayed smartphone use until children are older. In response to the movement, some families are opting for basic 'brick phones' that allow calls and texts but limit internet access. 
