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June 8, 2023
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How do I keep my kid off social media (when I can’t get myself off social media)?

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he amount our kids use technology, including social media, is the number one worry for 70% of New Zealand parents, according to the latest State of the Nation Parenting Survey from NIB.

Now get this stat: 50% of parents admit they are addicted to their own devices.

Read the full article on Stuff.

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