OK to Delay is a grassroots movement to protect middle school from smartphones and social media.
Our mission is to unite parents who share a growing concern about the effects of early and excessive use of social media and smartphones. We are dedicated to building a community of informed and empowered parents who will delay giving their kids smartphones, and reverse the devastating trends we are seeing with teen mental health.
The tide is turning.
Thousands of parents across the country are choosing to delay together.
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Our strength is in numbers.
Worried about how smartphones and social media are shaping childhood? You’re not alone. Many parents feel the same—concerned about endless screen time, harmful content, and the pressure kids face online. But here’s the truth: this isn’t just the way things have to be. By standing together, we can change the norm. We can delay smartphones and social media, giving kids the chance to grow up with real connections, real play, and real childhoods.
“My friends spend hours and hours on their phones. One of my friends spends up to eight hours daily! I use that time to read, play with my brothers, go outside for a neighborhood pickup basketball or whiffle ball game, or practice lacrosse.”
— Ryan from Darien, CT (6th Grader who does not have a smartphone)
Let’s give our kids a healthy childhood.
By age 12, 7 in 10 kids have smartphones, spending 8 hours a day online—losing time developing real friendships, family time, and a childhood free from constant digital influence. But we can change this. We, as adults can help. As the old saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child”. We invite you to join ours!