TLC Lab in the Media: Dr. Dubé Talks Kids, Smartphones, & Parenting on CBC’s The Current
Should parents choose a landline?
We’re pleased to share that Dr. Dubé was interviewed by CBC’s The Current to discuss how families are navigating smartphone ownership, landlines and digital device decisions for children. You can read and listen here.
During the discussion, Dr. Dubé highlighted key considerations such as:
- Why many parents are reconsidering giving smartphones to younger children and are returning to simpler communication technologies like landlines.
- The role of developmental readiness, digital citizenship, and parental scaffolding in shaping children’s smartphone use.
- How blanket bans on devices may exacerbate equity gaps and overlook the educational and social opportunities of mobile technologies—echoing themes from our lab’s research.
This interview underscores the TLC Lab’s commitment to bridging cutting-edge research with real-world issues around technology, learning, equity and family life. We’re grateful to The Current for the opportunity and to Adam for representing our perspective!