3 New Jersey teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.

March 13, 2026

TL;DR

Three high school students struggled with spending excessive hours on their phones daily.
They participated in a weeklong experiment to reduce screen time.
Methods included using the Brick app blocker, ScreenZen app, and grayscale mode on phones.
Participants reported feeling less drained, more productive, energetic, and more engaged with offline activities.
Students emphasized that life offers more than just screen time, encouraging others to reduce phone dependency.

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