31 January 2023

10-year-old describes how she feels about not having access to a mobile phone

“… and maybe I’m a bit nervous or embarrassed to ask what this is”  

31 January 2023

10-year-old describes how she feels about not having access to a mobile phone

 

 

This 10-year-old describes how she feels about not yet having access to a mobile phone and alludes to feelings of isolation and exclusion when comparing herself to others who have access to a device. She highlights some potential negative effects of not having a device, such as making it difficult for her to keep in touch with friends that have recently left school, or feeling hesitant to ask questions when amongst peers.

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