Teenagers and smartphones: restoring balance in a hyperconnected world

Welcome to ThePhone blog, your resource space dedicated to the digital challenges of teenagers. With smartphones becoming so pervasive in the lives of our young people, we offer expert advice, testimonials from parents and teens, and practical solutions for establishing a healthy relationship with technology. Discover how ThePhone supports families during this pivotal period of adolescence, when digital balance becomes a major challenge for well-being and success.

Why we chose responsible geolocation for The Phone Géo

Technology should support families, not replace trust Being a parent today means learning to find a constant balance. Between the need to protect their child and the need to allow them to grow independently, each family moves forward with their...

Ce que je réponds à mon enfant quand il me dit : “Avec un The Phone, je ne peux pas…”

What I tell my child when they say: “With a The Phone, I can’t…”

"Yes, but with a The Phone, I can't listen to music." That's true, honey, you can't listen to music.At the same time, we have a speaker at home, and we happily listen to our friend Jul as a family. And...

Réseaux sociaux et santé mentale des jeunes : des effets désormais documentés

Social media and youth mental health: effects now documented

With almost 58% of 12-17 year olds* in France reporting daily use of social media, it's clear that platforms like TikTok, Insta, SnapChat, and the like are a central part of teenagers' daily lives. For better or... for worse? ...

Ce que l’on aurait pu faire en 25 ans… au lieu de scroller

What we could have done in 25 years... instead of scrolling

According to a 2025 study by Fluid Focus in the UK and Ireland, with an average of 5 hours and 30 minutes of daily use, each of us would spend nearly 25 waking years of our lives on our smartphones......

Réseaux sociaux et mineurs : la responsabilité des plateformes progresse entre décisions américaines et offensive juridique en France

Social networks and minors: platform responsibility grows between American decisions and a legal offensive in France

On March 25 and 26, two major decisions were rendered in the United States against several digital platforms for their deleterious effects on minors. At the same time in France, the Ministry of National Education forwarded a report to the...

Non, nos enfants n’ont pas besoin d’un smartphone !

No, our children don't need a smartphone!

Does a child really need a phone? Do they really need a smartphone? Instinctively, we would tend to say yes to the first question… and no to the second. And for good reason: the phone meets a simple and essential...

Géolocaliser son enfant : le guide complet pour protéger sans surveiller

Locating your child: the complete guide to protecting without spying

Understanding the Benefits, Limitations, and Best Practices of Responsible Geolocation First solo outings, the journey to school, starting middle school, commuting by public transport, activities with friends… Growing up means gradually learning to get around, make decisions, and gain independence....

Le téléphone portable, nouvel enjeu familial et politique : ce qu’il faut retenir du debat sur LCP

Mobile phones, a new family and political issue : key takeaways from the LCP debate

On January 16, Viktor Bach, co-founder of The Phone, was in the audience of the program “Chaque voix compte,” broadcast on La Chaîne Parlementaire. The question of the day was: “Is the telephone the enemy of the family?” Around the...

Instagram : une nouvelle alerte si des ados semblent en difficulté

Instagram: new alert for teens who appear to be struggling

In late February, the social network Instagram announced a new security feature: alerts sent to parents when their teenager repeatedly searches for content related to suicide or self-harm. As parents, we know that the digital world can sometimes be...

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