Kids who own cellphones have lower reading comprehension skills, new UCLA study shows
First publishedJul 29, 13:08 UTC
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A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, shows that children who own personal cellphones scored lower on reading comprehension tests, even if they don't bring their phones to school. Patricia Greenfield joins CBS News with key takeaways for parents and educators.
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- A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, shows that children who own personal cellphones scored lower on reading comprehension tests, even if they don't bring their phones to school. Patricia Greenfield joins CBS News with key takeaways for parents and educators.
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