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What’s it like being the only child in class who is not on Instagram?
Manage episode 425228493 series 5385
At ten-years-old, when Aalia Elachi's smartphone broke and her parents decided not to replace it, she was devastated.
But she's now fourteen and has loved the social-media-free life her parents have given her.
What motivated the Elachis' decision and how are other parents around the country following their lead?
Guests:
Dany Elachi, Sydney father of five and co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grassroots organisation supporting parents who want their kids to be smart-phone and social media free, with more than 5000 followers
Aalia Elachi, 14-year-old who doesn't have a smartphone and isn't on social media
2658 episodes
Manage episode 425228493 series 5385
At ten-years-old, when Aalia Elachi's smartphone broke and her parents decided not to replace it, she was devastated.
But she's now fourteen and has loved the social-media-free life her parents have given her.
What motivated the Elachis' decision and how are other parents around the country following their lead?
Guests:
Dany Elachi, Sydney father of five and co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grassroots organisation supporting parents who want their kids to be smart-phone and social media free, with more than 5000 followers
Aalia Elachi, 14-year-old who doesn't have a smartphone and isn't on social media
2658 episodes
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