A new fight for freedom: Is it too late to reclaim kids from their phones?

Vol. 10, No. 22

October 31, 2025

Between convenience, social pressure, and changing norms, smartphone dependence for children seems like an inevitable fact of life, even if it leads to addiction and mental illness. Is there another way? On Page 10, Elise Ureneck reviews the latest book by psychologist and screen time expert Jean Twenge described as a handbook for “getting our kids back” and helping find the freedom that screens often rob them of.