Car Quote by Devra Davis
“The reality is, cellphones have to be used safely. They are today like cars and trucks - we can't live without them, but we certainly wouldn't give a car or truck to a toddler to drive. Why are we thinking it's perfectly okay to give a device that the World Health Organization has said is a "possible human carcinogen" to infants and toddlers, and for that matter, schoolchildren?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Talk, 2015
The quote warns that smartphones, essential like vehicles, pose health risks especially for children, and should be treated with caution.
In simple terms: Phones are essential but risky for kids; use them safely.
Key Takeaway
Treat phones like cars for kids—don’t let them drive.
Themes
health safety
technology
children
risk management
Mood
concerned
urgent
protective
Type
warning
advocacy
policy.
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school policy
- legislation
- product design
- consumer education
Key Concepts
public health
carcinogen awareness
parental responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we enforce safer phone use for children?
- What alternatives exist for reducing exposure?
A Different Perspective
Safety standards for phones are still developing and may lag behind usage trends.
