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Sep 2022
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📝 Some children spend hours every day o...

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.

Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?


Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience


Write at least 250 words


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