WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF TEENS' SMARTPHONE HABITS?
A new web page from Apple addresses concerns parents might have about their children's tech habits.
The page details ways to keep children from using their phones while doing homework, among other answers.
One problem highlighted in the web page is that of distracted driving.
Apple encourages parents to activate the Do Not Disturb function on their children's phones while they are on the road
The page, called Families, points out that parents can 'make teen driving safer' by switching their children's phones to the Do Not Disturb mode while they are on the road.
Despite campaigns informing the public about the dangers of distracted driving, cell phone usage induces thousands of car accidents each year, according to the NCBI.
According to the DMV, the leading cause of death for teenagers is texting while driving.
The Department also said the phenomenon causes at least nine deaths each day.
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