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Dr. Montague has long had a rule that his teenage children can only use their phones in places where the family congregates, like the kitchen, never upstairs in their bedrooms.
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Dr. Montague has a rule that his teenage children can only use phones in places where the family congregates
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Claim Maker
Dr. Montague
Context Type
Opinion Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "Feb. 16, 2026",
    "time": "5:02 a.m. ET",
    "person": "Dr. Montague"
}
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Family Technology
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a11f0455-f1d9-4ad5-8e03-7cbf43715ba2
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February 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM (3 months ago)

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What Pigeons Can Teach Us About Our Phone Fixation
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/opinion/phone-fixation-dopamine-kids.html

This opinion piece discusses how smartphones trigger a dopamine response similar to how pigeons are drawn to a light signaling food. It argues that phones create a constant desire, not gratification, and can hinder real social connection. The author suggests limiting device access to protect children.

Smartphones Dopamine Addiction Psychology Children Social Media Parenting Technology

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