Our movement

Protect childhood. Hold Big Tech accountable.

Every day, children are being targeted, exploited, and lost through the very devices sold to keep them connected. We’re not just raising awareness. We’re raising a movement to protect childhood itself.

Take action Why make it law?

Campaign: Not So Smart For Kids — advocating to make it illegal for minors to possess or use a smartphone.

“The phone isn’t smart when it kills. Act now.”

— Shock-and-Action tagline

Policy-focused: Smartphones were never built for children — and it’s time the law caught up.
Emotional: They trusted the world in their hands. We failed to protect them.

What kids face online (live dangers)

Sexual Exploitation & Grooming Creation & Distribution of CSAM Sextortion & Sexual Blackmail Live-Streamed Sexual Abuse AI / Deepfake Sexual Exploitation Recording or Broadcasting Physical Assaults Cyberbullying and Harassment Coercion leading to Self-Harm or Suicide Digital Stalking & Spyware Extortion for Money Algorithmic Grooming at Scale Recruitment for Trafficking and Crime Sexual Exploitation & Grooming Creation & Distribution of CSAM Sextortion & Sexual Blackmail Live-Streamed Sexual Abuse AI / Deepfake Sexual Exploitation Recording or Broadcasting Physical Assaults Cyberbullying and Harassment Coercion leading to Self-Harm or Suicide Digital Stalking & Spyware Extortion for Money Algorithmic Grooming at Scale Recruitment for Trafficking and Crime

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Vision

Not So Smart For Kids

Every day, children are being targeted, exploited, and lost through the very devices sold to keep them connected.

Not So Smart For Kids exposes the deadly illusion of “smart” technology — showing how smartphones have become the silent accomplices of abuse, addiction, and death.

This campaign demands accountability from parents, policymakers, and tech companies alike.

We’re not just raising awareness. We’re raising a movement to protect childhood itself.

What we stand for

Protect childhood and youth development
Reduce exposure to exploitation and abuse
Address tech-driven addiction and mental harm
Move from personal burden to public policy

Digital Child Protection Initiative

Reimagining safety in the age of innovation

Technology is evolving faster than our ability to understand its impact on children. The Not So Smart For Kids campaign represents Stop Child Abuse’s broader Digital Child Protection Initiative — a movement to safeguard children from harmful or untested digital innovations.

We believe that, just as new medicines and vaccines undergo rigorous testing before reaching the public, new technologies should be scientifically evaluated for safety and developmental impact before being placed in children’s hands.

No technology should reach minors until proven safe. Childhood should never again be treated as the testing ground for the next invention.

Policy Goal

Make it illegal for minors to possess or use a smartphone

Our policy stance focuses on simple, enforceable rules that put children’s safety first while respecting parental roles and education.

Definition: A “smartphone” is a cellular-enabled device capable of installing third-party apps and unrestricted internet access.
Scope: Applies to individuals under 18, with clear exceptions for safety devices (dumb phones), medically necessary tools, and school-issued locked devices.
Enforcement: Civil, not criminal: warnings, device confiscation, and retailer penalties for sales to minors.
Retail compliance: Age-verification and record-keeping requirements for smartphone sales.

Common questions

Isn’t this a parent’s choice?

Parents play a critical role. But like car seats and tobacco, society sets guardrails when harm is widespread and preventable.

What about emergencies?

Basic phones and wearables provide calling/texting and GPS without app stores and social media.

Is this anti-technology?

No. We support age-appropriate tech, digital literacy, and school devices configured for learning, not addictive engagement.

Take action

Join the movement

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Toolkit

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AI ADVOCACY TOOLKIT: Generate Talking Points

Facing a tough conversation? Describe the scenario and get concise, persuasive talking points aligned with our campaign.

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FAQ

Why a static HTML site?

Speed and reliability. No database, no framework overhead—just pure HTML/CSS serving globally from Cloudflare’s edge.

How do we add pages later?

Create new .html files (e.g., policy.html) and link to them in the nav. Cloudflare Pages auto-deploys on push.

Can we capture emails?

Yes—wire a simple form to Cloudflare Workers, Forms, or a service like Buttondown. Keep it minimal to preserve speed.

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