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What is Phubbing

Phubbing is the act of snubbing someone in favour of your phone and it turns out parents are just...

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14.53 6 Feb 2020


What is Phubbing


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14.53 6 Feb 2020


Phubbing is the act of snubbing someone in favour of your phone and it turns out parents are just as guilty of choosing their phones over interacting with their kids. This can make teenagers feel intentionally ignored. Henry McKean asked have you ever heard of the new word 'Phubbing' meaning phone snubbing?


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