Cell phones and kids: a health(y) decision
We already know the dangers of multi-tasking and cell phones.
But the jury is still out as to the extent of brain tumors and cancer connected to cell phone use - especially with regards to children using them.
It’s a heated debate: studies, seminars and more studies abound, but are often inconclusive.
Reuters and the Huffington Post reported on a two-day symposium on the topic that will take place in Washington DC Sept 13 - Sept. 15.
A blog post on foodconsumer.org emphasizes study flaws: that health risks of cell phone use is underestimated.
Last year ScientificAmerican addressed the issue – ultimately without concluding one way or another the health risks of cell phone usage.
There are already a lot of negatives stacked against cell phone users --kids or adults: driving and using cell phones, expense, time management and etiquette.
But health seems to also be an issue one should take into consideration.
Maybe - if we share that information with our children, they might opt IN for good old fashioned face to face conversations!
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