Emer Carty
7th April 2026
Now, a really important conversation for parents this Confirmation season.
A new national campaign is encouraging families to rethink the idea of smartphones as a rite of passage, with many children now receiving their first device before even starting secondary school.
Emer Carty talks about the “Pledge to Delay” campaign from Smartphone Free Childhood Ireland — which is urging parents to hold off on smartphones and social media as children make that big transition into secondary school.
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