> “Young children who use more tech had a thinner cortex, which is supposed to happen at an older age.” Cortical thinning is a normal part of growing up and the

> “Young children who use more tech had a thinner cortex, which is supposed to happen at an older age.” Cortical thinning is a normal part of growing up and then ageing, and in much later life can be associated with degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, as well as migraines. https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/bill-gates-mark-zuckerberg-ban-technology-for-their-children-but-want-rest-of-the-world-addicted-to-it-1328462-2018-08-31 https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/bill-gat... > Then, there are studies saying that overuse of the smartphone can lead to sleeplessness, depression, amnesia and other brain-related issues in children and teenagers.