Together, we are building a community of people who believe that every child deserves a safe, healthy, and distraction-free childhood.
Collective action starts here.
We Believe
Childhood is being stolen by screen time, and kids deserve better.
Children flourish through hands-on play, imagination, and real-world relationships.
Waiting longer to introduce personal devices leads to healthier, happier kids.
Schools exist to educate, not to serve the interests of tech companies.
Teachers were trained to teach, not police phones.
Students deserve classrooms free from digital distractions.
We Advocate For
Phone-free schools, from bell to bell.
School policies that prioritize children’s well-being over Big Tech interests.
More free play, independence, and outdoor time for kids.
Community-wide efforts to delay smartphones and social media.
A low-tech childhood and adolescence that protects attention, development, and connection.
For mobile phones and social media, both high and increasing addictive use were associated with 2-3x greater risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation. Nearly 1 in 2 kids demonstrated “high addictive use” with mobile phones, 1 in 3 with social media, and over 40% with video games.
4.8 hours. The amount of time the average teen spends on social media each day. That is nearly 35 hours per week — close to a full-time job.
OR Unplugged works closely with national and international organizations, thought leaders, experts, and specialists for continued mentorship, resources, and shared knowledge.
Website inspiration and guidance from our friends at PA Unplugged
Thank you to SE Uplift, our non-profit, fiscal sponsor.
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