Cell phone screen is too small Teenagers use stupid mobile phones to avoid addiction

　　With the popularity of smart phones, especially the increasing dependence of young people on mobile phones, screen anxiety has become a problem worthy of attention. Recently, some media reported that Luke Martin, a 16-year-old Canadian boy, chose a “stupid mobile phone” with extremely limited functions, which can only make calls, send messages and view maps, so as to reduce screen time and avoid social media addiction. This behavior just caters to the rising trend of “stupid mobile phones” in Europe and America.

　　Martin said that he had relied too much on social media before and was worried that he could not extricate himself from it. The “fear of missing” brought by social media made him decide to make a change. He said: “Friends who use smart phones often spend up to four or five hours in front of the screen every day. I used to do the same. Now I only use it (mobile phone) for about 20 minutes every day, which is really good. “

　　The report also pointed out that many parents also began to favor “stupid mobile phones”, not only for their children, but also for themselves and other family members. Lizzie broughton, who has a 5-year-old son, bought herself an old Nokia flip phone. She said: “This gives me the opportunity to adjust my living habits and spend more quality parent-child time with my son.” She plans to buy her son a similar mobile phone when he can use it. “It is not a good idea to let children use smartphones from the beginning.”

　　In addition to “stupid mobile phones”, some innovative products have also emerged. For example, the “unplugged” device can prevent the startup of mobile phone application software and help users control the use time. Some developers have also introduced mobile phones with monotonous operation interface and limited functions, aiming at reducing users’ screen time.

　　However, the rise of the “stupid mobile phone” trend is not easy to change people’s habit of using mobile phones for a long time. The advertising profit of social media is huge, and many enterprises may lack the motivation to push consumers to change.