Cell phones are crucial to teenage life, with 95% of teens owning smartphones. They use them for social media, messaging, and school-related tasks, making phones a constant part of their daily routines. Parents consider giving phones to their children for communication, tracking, access to information, and fostering independence, but they are also aware of the concerns associated with screen time and usage.
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