What’s it like being the only child in class who is not on Instagram?

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At ten-years-old, when Aalia Elachi's smartphone broke and her parents decided not to replace it, she was devastated.

But she's now fourteen and has loved the social-media-free life her parents have given her.

What motivated the Elachis' decision and how are other parents around the country following their lead?

Guests:

Dany Elachi, Sydney father of five and co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grassroots organisation supporting parents who want their kids to be smart-phone and social media free, with more than 5000 followers

Aalia Elachi, 14-year-old who doesn't have a smartphone and isn't on social media

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