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A psychologist on children, screens and digital literacy

Antje von Suchodoletz in glasses and a striped top
The Working LabA psychologist on children, screens and digital literacyPhoto: NYU Abu Dhabi

As the UAE bans social media for under-16s, Antje von Suchodoletz argues children need to learn how to live with digital media, not only without it.

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  1. NYU Abu Dhabi: A Psychologist’s Guide to Children, Screens, and Social Media (Sep 22, 2026)
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