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When families disagree on supporting teenage interest in digital minimalism philosophy

My teenage kids are interested in digital minimalism after reading about it but my spouse thinks it's just another phase and that we shouldn't restrict their access to tools they'll need for their future and I'm caught between wanting to support their curiosity and not wanting to create family conflict over screen time again.

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Parents must navigate conflicting views about whether digital restraint empowers or disadvantages their children's development.

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