How should I tell my dad that I broke my phone

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There's still a lot we don't know about cell phone radio waves and the damage they cause, as research data is inconsistent. But as a safety precaution its usually recommended to limit phone exposure to your head for just in case reasons.

Radio frequency can cause heating similar to what microwaves do. Phones close to any body part does cause heating in that area, causing human tissues to heat, the only concern is if its close to the body. It may or may not cause cancer and tumors.

It's non-ionizing radiation, and you heat your body faster with more cell damage by sticking your cold hands on the car vents on max in the middle of winter xD But yeah, every -credible- source has found no reliable evidence to show that it damages or causes cancer, but they suggest moderation anyway -just in case-.

Edit: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet#q5

sources for each research are listed halfway down'ish

In 2015 the European Commission Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks concluded that, overall, the epidemiologic studies on cell phone radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation exposure do not show an increased risk of brain tumors or of other cancers of the head and neck region (1). The Committee also stated that epidemiologic studies do not indicate increased risk for other malignant diseases, including childhood cancer (1).
 
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Yup that's correct, even adults should keep the phone inches away from them when talking but no one follows that. It's in all the health and safety docs the manufacturers produce with their phones.
Like anyone is going to read the manual, lol. I guess its best to educate people ourselves, but then who's actually going to take this seriously, hardly anyone most likely.

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It's non-ionizing radiation, and you heat your body faster with more cell damage by sticking your cold hands on the car vents on max in the middle of winter xD But yeah, every -credible- source has found no reliable evidence to show that it damages or causes cancer, but they suggest moderation anyway -just in case-.

Edit: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet#q5

sources for each research are listed halfway down'ish

In 2015 the European Commission Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks concluded that, overall, the epidemiologic studies on cell phone radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation exposure do not show an increased risk of brain tumors or of other cancers of the head and neck region (1). The Committee also stated that epidemiologic studies do not indicate increased risk for other malignant diseases, including childhood cancer (1).
Non Ionizing radiation includes radio frequency just to be clear. I used the same source for my post lol, I just didn't list it.

Edit: I would also like to add any cell damage is bad, but damage in the brain is much more of a concern than damage in the hand. Now if you stick your cold head on car vents in the winter xD, get ready for cooked brain.
 
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Tell him that someone was sending you reverse traps on discord, he might want to see them for "proof" though, so download a lot of them
 
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Funny memes, they only put that stuff in the docs to account for legal liability if someone tries to take them to court.


No they don't, if you believe that then fine. Suggest you do some research though because it's true. If it wasn't true why would they ALL put it in there? They have to by LAW... simples.

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Like anyone is going to read the manual, lol. I guess its best to educate people ourselves, but then who's actually going to take this seriously, hardly anyone most likely.

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Non Ionizing radiation includes radio frequency just to be clear. I used the same source for my post lol, I just didn't list it.

Edit: I would also like to add any cell damage is bad, but damage in the brain is much more of a concern than damage in the hand. Now if you stick your cold head on car vents in the winter xD, get ready for cooked brain.


It damages kids brains, especially as they are still developing at that age. Either way if people are too stupid to realise this then let them turn their kids into water heads, read some studies or watch some on YouTube if you don't like reading.
 
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No they don't, if you believe that then fine. Suggest you do some research though because it's true. If it wasn't true why would they ALL put it in there? They have to by LAW... simples.

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It damages kids brains, especially as they are still developing at that age. Either way if people are too stupid to realise this then let them turn their kids into water heads, read some studies or watch some on YouTube if you don't like reading.

Every well known research group that has done studies disagrees with you :P YouTube people can say anything they want without backing it up. Also, I recommend you do REAL research like I did, not conspiracy websites and youtube videos.

Edit: Case in point, my niece has had a tablet/phone since she was 3 years old and she is now 8 and won an academic award for smartest kid in her grade last year.
 
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Warranty doesnt fix cracked screens. Warranty will only be accepted for faults and damages not by your own hand and seeimg you fell of your bike it won't be fixed
 
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Every well known research group that has done studies disagrees with you :P YouTube people can say anything they want without backing it up. Also, I recommend you do REAL research like I did, not conspiracy websites and youtube videos.

Edit: Case in point, my niece has had a tablet/phone since she was 3 years old and she is now 8 and won an academic award for smartest kid in her grade last year.


You haven't read what I wrote, we are talking about holding a phone up to your head. Keep throwing insults instead... doesn't make your point correct and I think you will find studies support what I have said. Guess you used one a lot as a child.. it shows.
 

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You haven't read what I wrote, we are talking about holding a phone up to your head. Keep throwing insults instead... doesn't make your point correct and I think you will find studies support what I have said. Guess you used one a lot as a child.. it shows.

Your reading comprehension is abysmal. Here are a few of the REAL research groups that have concluded it causes no known, measured, or recorded harm to ANYONE of ANY AGE using a phone as properly intended (held up to the head):

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that studies reporting biological changes associated with radiofrequency energy have failed to be replicated and that the majority of human epidemiologic studies have failed to show a relationship between exposure to radiofrequency energy from cell phones and health problems.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concludes that no scientific evidence establishes a causal link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses.

In 2015 the European Commission Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks concluded that, overall, the epidemiologic studies on cell phone radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation exposure do not show an increased risk of brain tumors or of other cancers of the head and neck region (1). The Committee also stated that epidemiologic studies do not indicate increased risk for other malignant diseases, including childhood cancer (1).

How are you still arguing when every reputable scientific group disagrees with you?

P.S. modern cell phones didn't exist back when most of us were children...
 
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You haven't read what I wrote, we are talking about holding a phone up to your head. Keep throwing insults instead... doesn't make your point correct and I think you will find studies support what I have said. Guess you used one a lot as a child.. it shows.
There are studies that support what you say, but also disagree with what you say. Correlation doesn't always mean causation, especially with undecided results. Also the source SonyUSA listed is a credible source. Its a federal government site and are considered to be from credible sources.

There is a section on that .gov site, "Do children have a higher risk of developing cancer due to cell phone use than adults?"
And this was the conclusion, "Researchers did not find an association between cell phone use and brain tumor risk either by time since initiation of use, amount of use, or by the location of the tumor."

More studies are being made, no one is doubting that there may be a possibility it can cause cancer, but theres no universal data so far that supports this. But as a just incase safety precaution as more studies are being made, limit phone to head use is the idea.
 
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Good parents wouldn't run the risk.

Edit: alright that's a bit harsh but I don't think it's worth the risk.
 
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Good parents wouldn't run the risk.
Im sure no one will disagree with you on that.
Some studies show that is causes cancer, but most studies don't. Not enough to where they can comfortably say theres no risk at all.

No doubting a good parent will educate their kids on texting instead or using speaker phone and limit head use. I'm sure some parents just don't want their kids to have cell phones at all, and wants the data to show it causes cancer just so they have an excuse not to give them one. But there can be benefits to giving your kid a phone especially when they're out and about, so you can keep in contact with them. It doesn't even have to be an expensive phone either it can be a cheap one. The benefit of kids having a cell may outweigh the risk of getting cancer for parents, especially when it can be prevented with safety precautions. Of course it up to the parents to decide.
 
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Warranty doesnt fix cracked screens. Warranty will only be accepted for faults and damages not by your own hand and seeimg you fell of your bike it won't be fixed

Yeah, warranty only covers manufacturing defects. You need accidental damage cover to cover falling off your bike.

That may be what he is talking about though.
 

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Its nice too see that you guys are being so nice here on GBAtemp and telling him to be honest, good on you guys, im really proud of how responsible and mature GBAtemp members are compared to other forums
Stay like this guys ;)
 
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