# How parents' device use affects attachment with teens

A new study examines how parental smartphone and device use impacts the quality of attachment bonds with their adolescent children. The research suggests that distracted parenting may weaken emotional connections during a critical developmental period. Understanding this can help families balance technology use with meaningful interaction.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1766665/full) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:20:28 +0000