Adolescent Technology Use & Parental Guidance - Research indicates that 84.9% of adolescents aged 10-13 have cell phones [3] - 79% of adolescents aged 0-12 spend an average of 3 hours and 53 minutes per day using cell phones [4] - IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) states that 55% of adolescents aged 10-13 have their own cell phones [5] - Excessive cell phone use can lead to nomophobia (fear of being without a mobile phone) [6] Risks & Concerns - Excessive screen time can have serious negative impacts on child development [4] - Lack of parental supervision can expose children to inappropriate content [10][11] - Potential consequences include addiction, sleep disturbances, and decline in academic performance [5][12] - Cyberbullying is a potential risk associated with unsupervised cell phone use [12] Recommendations & Solutions - Psychologist Jonathan Rin suggests adolescents should have cell phones from 14 years old and social media from 16 years old [13] - Judge Vanessa Cavalieri recommends parental control through security settings and time limits [13][14] - Parents should prioritize open communication, trust, and maintaining authority [15]