A recent study focused on Year 8 pupils who abstained from smartphones for 21 days showed significant benefits in sleep quality and mood, with participants gaining an additional hour of sleep. However, improvements in cognitive abilities like sustained attention were not observed, indicating that effects on cognitive skills may require longer to manifest. The discourse around this topic sparked debates on the adverse impact of mobile technology on children, the design of modern apps that aim to capture attention, and considerations of social pressures regarding smartphone ownership among youth. Parental concerns and strategies for managing screen time were also highlighted, alongside reflections on the adequacy and design of the study itself, which lacked control groups and firm conclusions about long-term effects.