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SUMMARY:I won't allow my child to have a smartphone: Why Smart parents mak
 e not so smart children - arun vishwanath
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UID:pretalx-bsideslv24-NJ7DWH@pretalx.com
DESCRIPTION:Elon Musk\, Eminem\, Kim Kardashian\, and many CISOs share a c
 ommon link—they are parents of young children. Each grapples with the pa
 rental quandary: when to introduce smartphones to their kids. Despite thei
 r intelligence and awareness of cybersecurity threats\, they typically del
 ay granting smartphone access until later years. There's no definitive sci
 entific guidance\; neither CISOs nor tech experts nor psychologists offer 
 a clear answer. Potential risks loom large—from cyber attacks to negativ
 e impacts on body image and exposure to harmful influences. Yet\, indirect
  evidence suggests peril in children's smartphone use.\n\nHowever\, are th
 ere overlooked benefits like enhanced creativity\, organizational skills\,
  and early technology mastery? Does denying early access hinder developmen
 tal advantages? These questions linger in every parent's mind. This discus
 sion explores both sides\, drawing on scientific research and insights fro
 m tech-parent surveys. It challenges the notion that limiting smartphone u
 se is always wise\, advocating instead for informed\, balanced approaches.
  This talk is pertinent for all—parents\, future parents\, CISOs\, and e
 ven celebrities like Elon and Eminem.
LOCATION:Siena
URL:https://pretalx.com/bsideslv24/talk/NJ7DWH/
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