The solution is to work together
Together, we are powerful.
Let's reject the narrative that childhood mediated by addictive algorithms is the only option.
If we all agree to delay giving our kids smartphones, the peer pressure instantly reduces. Saying no can feel impossible when you’re alone. Acting collectively makes it infinitely easier.
The solution is to work together
We believe together we are powerful.
We collectively reject the narrative that childhood mediated by addictive algorithms is the only option.
If we all agree to delay giving our kids smartphones, the peer pressure instantly reduces. Saying no can feel impossible when you’re alone. Acting collectively makes it infinitely easier.
Delay smartphones until at least 14
At Look Up Hong Kong, we believe preventing premature exposure to digital devices allows for more natural cognitive and social development. All children deserve the opportunity to learn and grow free from addictive algorithms and devices.
Delay social media until 16
We believe technology should be a force for good and that companies that profit from children must respect childhood. They should respect our children’s attention, improve their wellbeing, support their healthy development and help them flourish in the real world.
Support smartphone-free schools
We believe in creating smartphone-free spaces, particularly schools, were kids can put aside the demands of the online world and be kids. Creating a learning environment free from digital distractions fosters better academic performance and interpersonal interactions.
Foster independence, free play and real-world experiences
We are pro-childhood, and believe in letting kids be kids. The things they need to thrive are simple and free: to play, to imagine, to connect with others and the real world.
Resources & Toolkits
We know navigating these issues with other parents, our children and our schools isn’t easy. So we’ve been working on some guides and resources that can help.
The Look Up Book Club Reading Recommendations
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online by Fortesa Latif
- Parenting the Screenager: A Practical Guide for Parents of the Modern Child by Richard Hogan
- How to Break Up with your phone: The 30 Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine Price
- Free Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Learn to Let Go and Let Grow by Lenore Skenazy
- The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
- A Kids Book About Kindness Online by Nehal Dalgliesh
- First Phone by Catherine Pearlman
- (Be Smart About) Screen Time by Rachel Brian
- The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids by Jenna Berman
- Good night IPad by Ann Droyd
- The Boring Book by Shinsuke Yoshitake
- 我變成了手機星人 by 東華三院心瑜軒、小半
- 熊媽媽愛上了手機 by 汪菁
- 好無聊啊好無聊 by 吉竹伸介
- 妮娜想當YouTuber by Sarah Bowie
Letter template to Primary School Headteachers
Customise this letter template for your kids school to introduce our approach to the Primary School Headteacher.
As parents, how can we talk to each other about this?
Download our guidelines for a constructive talk with other parents.
How to introduce the topic in your class WhatsApp
Access this resource to help guide the introduction of this topic in the class WhatsApp Chat.
Create a parent pact for your community
Creating and implementing a successful parent pact takes time and careful consideration. So – using best practice examples from parents who’ve already made successful pacts in their schools in Hong Kong and abroad – we’ve created this step-by-step guide for how you can create one in yours. And a Parent Pact Comms Pack to support your communications with other parents.
- Form a small working group
- Engage your parent community
- Engage your school
- Conduct a survey
- Create your pact
- Sign the pact
