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Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Apple shareholders want the company to keep children away from
screens. Good.
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04-18-2024
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PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.
U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM
... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf
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To whom it may concern.
Below is just of many examples of how screentime creates harm from over
recommended time usage to bring addictions then mental illness.
By Editorial BoardJanuary 14, 2018
TWO MAJOR shareholders of Apple have called on the company to take the lead in
countering the harm that excessive screen time can do to children. Mounting evidence
about the long-term physical and mental effectscaused by overuse of the iPhone and
other devices hasn't been enough to get the industry to take the matter seriously. So
let's hope the stir created by these shareholders — including their warning about the
company's financial health being linked to the well-being of its young customers — prods
not just Apple but also other tech and social media companies to figure out effective
ways to work with parents in curtailing abuse.
An open letter to Apple's board of directors this month from Jana Partners and the
California State Teachers' Retirement System, which together control $2 billion worth of
Apple stock, summarized scientific research showing the negative consequences to
young people from the ubiquitous presence of tech devices and social media. Among the
troubling effects cited in studies: decrease in the ability to focus on educational tasks,
difficulty with social interactions, loss of empathy, links to stress, and higher risks of
depression and suicide.
Without question, there are many benefits to devices such as smartphones and tablets.
They engage, entertain and educate in new and accessible ways. Mastering technology
is key to living in an ever-changing world, and parents rightly worry about their children
lagging behind. Unplugging completely is not an option. What, though, is the right
balance? And who should be most responsible for the amount of screen time children are
exposed to? Do makers of the devices need to do more to build in protections? Or do
parents need just to do their job in setting limits for their children?
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The Jan. 6 letter from the Apple shareholders offered thoughtful suggestions, including
creating a committee of child-development experts to study the issue and developing
better ways for parents to limit screen time. Parents, of course, are the ones who have to
establish and enforce parameters; they would do well to reflect on the fact that two of
the biggest tech figures in recent history — Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs — strictly
limited the technology use of their own children. That Silicon Valley moguls understand
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better than the general public the addictive powers of smartphones and social media —
particularly on young brains — gives them added responsibility to take the lead in coming
up with solutions.
Good then that Apple, responding to the shareholders, said it is working on new tools and
features to strengthen existing controls. And it's worth noting that Facebook is
overhauling its news feed in a way that may lower engagement — even though it could
hurt the company's bottom line. These are promising signs that tech companies are
beginning to engage with the social problems their inventions have spawned.
NOW WILL WE END CHILD ABUSE IN OUR COUNTRY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE
SOLD A SERIOUS FALSE EXPECTATION TO MAKE EDUCATION BETTER AS WELL ARE
PERSONAL, BUSHINESS LIVES TO ONLY FIND OUT WHAT STEVE JOBS AND BILL GATES
NEW THAT IT WAS
FROM CALIF DEPT OF EDUCATION SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE
NEWSLETTER JAN,19 VOLUME 19
Three Risks of too Much Screen Time for Teens The Greater Good Magazine.org article Is
Screen Time Toxic for Teenagers? cites studies that have shown that smartphone and
social media overuse can be toxic for teens. In a related article, Three Risks of too Much
Screen Time for Teens, the magazine expands on this topic and asserts that by
understanding the reasons why and what it is about smartphones and social media that
may be hurtful, teens can be better assisted in using their devices safely. Research
reveals three ways the use of technology can be harmful to teens that may be surprising.
The antidote, the article asserts, is the real-life social connection.
NOT MEETING THE CURRENT U.S. FEDERAL PRACTICE
The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. ... "Any
recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death,
serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure
to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm."
WHAT MORE PROOF DO WE NEED LETS MAKE PHONE CALLS, EMAIL,PETITION ASKING
FOR CHANGE AS WELL AS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY TO INSURE COMPLIANCE TO
PREVENT OVER USE OF SCREEN TIME TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE TO SHIFT TO MORE
READING BOOKS, SERVICE THERAPY DOGS TO TEACH EMPATHY, HOPE
SQUAD,STRIDER BIKE RIDING UNDER FIVE THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL,ARTS.
THANK YOU
CRAIG A. DURFEY
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Apple shareholders want the company to keep children away from screens. Good.
By Editorial BoardJanuary 14, 2018
TWO MAJOR shareholders of Apple have called on the company to take the lead in
countering the harm that excessive screen time can do to children. Mounting evidence
about the long-term physical and mental effectscaused by overuse of the iPhone and
other devices hasn't been enough to get the industry to take the matter seriously. So
let's hope the stir created by these shareholders — including their warning about the
company's financial health being linked to the well-being of its young customers — prods
not just Apple but also other tech and social media companies to figure out effective
ways to work with parents in curtailing abuse.
4
An open letter to Apple's board of directors this month from Jana Partners and the
California State Teachers' Retirement System, which together control $2 billion worth of
Apple stock, summarized scientific research showing the negative consequences to
young people from the ubiquitous presence of tech devices and social media. Among the
troubling effects cited in studies: decrease in the ability to focus on educational tasks,
difficulty with social interactions, loss of empathy, links to stress, and higher risks of
depression and suicide.
Without question, there are many benefits to devices such as smartphones and tablets.
They engage, entertain and educate in new and accessible ways. Mastering technology
is key to living in an ever-changing world, and parents rightly worry about their children
lagging behind. Unplugging completely is not an option. What, though, is the right
balance? And who should be most responsible for the amount of screen time children are
exposed to? Do makers of the devices need to do more to build in protections? Or do
parents need just to do their job in setting limits for their children?
The Jan. 6 letter from the Apple shareholders offered thoughtful suggestions, including
creating a committee of child-development experts to study the issue and developing
better ways for parents to limit screen time. Parents, of course, are the ones who have to
establish and enforce parameters; they would do well to reflect on the fact that two of
the biggest tech figures in recent history — Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs — strictly
limited the technology use of their own children. That Silicon Valley moguls understand
better than the general public the addictive powers of smartphones and social media —
particularly on young brains — gives them added responsibility to take the lead in coming
up with solutions.
Good then that Apple, responding to the shareholders, said it is working on new tools and
features to strengthen existing controls. And it's worth noting that Facebook is
overhauling its news feed in a way that may lower engagement — even though it could
hurt the company's bottom line. These are promising signs that tech companies are
beginning to engage with the social problems their inventions have spawned.
NOW WILL WE END CHILD ABUSE IN OUR COUNTRY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE
SOLD A SERIOUS FALSE EXPECTATION TO MAKE EDUCATION BETTER AS WELL ARE
PERSONAL, BUSHINESS LIVES TO ONLY FIND OUT WHAT STEVE JOBS AND BILL GATES
NEW THAT IT WAS
FROM CALIF DEPT OF EDUCATION SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE
NEWSLETTER JAN,19 VOLUME 19
Three Risks of too Much Screen Time for Teens The Greater Good Magazine.org article Is
Screen Time Toxic for Teenagers? cites studies that have shown that smartphone and
social media overuse can be toxic for teens. In a related article, Three Risks of too Much
Screen Time for Teens, the magazine expands on this topic and asserts that by
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understanding the reasons why and what it is about smartphones and social media that
may be hurtful, teens can be better assisted in using their devices safely. Research
reveals three ways the use of technology can be harmful to teens that may be surprising.
The antidote, the article asserts, is the real-life social connection.
NOT MEETING THE CURRENT U.S. FEDERAL PRACTICE
The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. ... "Any
recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death,
serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure
to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm."
WHAT MORE PROOF DO WE NEED LETS MAKE PHONE CALLS, EMAIL,PETITION ASKING
FOR CHANGE AS WELL AS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY TO INSURE COMPLIANCE TO
PREVENT OVER USE OF SCREEN TIME TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE TO SHIFT TO MORE
READING BOOKS, SERVICE THERAPY DOGS TO TEACH EMPATHY, HOPE
SQUAD,STRIDER BIKE RIDING UNDER FIVE THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL,ARTS.
THANK YOU
CRAIG A. DURFEY
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