Sweden's Christian Democrats (Kristdemokraterna) are proposing a recommended age limit for when children should receive their first smartphone, according to reports from Sveriges Radio. ' Forssmed pointed to research suggesting that 13-14 years might be an appropriate age limit, noting that currently children as young as 8-9 years old are receiving smartphones. The proposal is part of a report on promoting youth mental health that the party has developed.
However, Forssmed emphasized that the issue must be investigated by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The Swedish government is already investigating the introduction of an age limit for social media, with proposals expected to be presented this summer.
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