Prince Harry, an advocate for mental health awareness, said in an interview that “in many cases smartphones… are robbing young people of their childhood.” He said: “This is one of the problems I have…these apps are specifically designed to keep kids occupied and online for as long as possible, making them scroll mindlessly.” He is said to have said.
To mark World Mental Health Day, Prince Harry interviewed social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about his recent bestseller, An Anxious Generation.
Prince Harry said that through insight sessions he spoke to parents who gave their children mobile phones from an early age to keep them safe. “This is a double-edged sword,” he said, discussing the potential safety benefits of cell phones.
“They are [Parents] We want them to have a cell phone at school in case of an emergency, but like any other child, once they have a cell phone, they are not allowed to download the app, even if they are not allowed to do so. However, children have ways to get around it. ” Prince Harry was quoted as saying by Fortune magazine.
Prince Harry also said, “It’s very easy for social media companies to blame parents and say, ‘Well, this is your fault. This is your fault for parenting.'”
Prince Harry then raised the idea that social media has a positive, even life-saving, side. “To some extent, social media provides an outlet and additional resources for children who may not feel comfortable coming to us and talking about their problems, worries, and concerns. I understand,” he says.
“Kids online will feel more connected to complete strangers on social media. So if you’re a parent, how do you know your child is doing well on social media?” ” he added.
Prince Harry’s comments were made Thursday as Kate and Prince William made their first public engagement together since completing chemotherapy for cancer, Kensington Palace said in a statement.
The Princess of Wales has accelerated her return to royal duties by making a surprise joint appearance with Prince William to meet the families of the Southport attack. The princess, known as Kate, and Prince William met with emergency services workers after a fatal stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class left eight children and two adults injured. did.
Footage from Thursday’s engagement shows the duchess, wearing a long brown coat, arriving at a community center in Southport after meeting privately with the families of the attack victims and the dance teacher injured on July 29. The situation was visible.
