A recent comprehensive survey conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine reveals significant bipartisan consensus among California adults regarding the implementation of stricter regulations on children’s use of digital technology. This extensive poll, capturing the opinions of 2,143 participants, highlights a mounting public concern over the influence of smartphones and social media on young learners’ mental health and educational outcomes. The findings arrive at a crucial juncture as policymakers and educators grapple with the rapid expansion of digital technologies in children’s lives.

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