https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/16/why-i-quit-iphone-family-addiction-smartphone

The modern world just isn’t set up for non-smartphone users, but after a few faltering steps away from mine, my life changed

My 16th birthday was a big deal. Not only was I allowed to throw a party at my dad’s, I was also given a brand new mobile phone. I was giddy. Back in 2006, nothing said liberation to a teenager quite like unlimited texts and a free house.