Robbie Williams has banned his four children from having phones and compared the internet to a corrosive drug.
Speaking exclusively to ITV News London ahead of a gig, the singer explained how going online could “ruin” his day, and he wanted to protect his family. Robbie said giving a phone to his children would amount to a form of “abuse”, adding:
“They don’t have phones; they’re not going to have phones for as long as humanly possible. They are at school, other people have phones. Tough. That’s as simple as it is. I’m 51. I can’t deal with the corrosive nature of the internet, it hurts me, it ruins my day. How can I give this drug to a 12-year-old? How can I give this drug to a seven-year-old? It’s abuse.”
📺 Watch the ITV News interview here
👉 Robbie’s most powerful message begins at 9 minutes 21 seconds into the video don’t miss it.
The EM Radiation Research Trust commends Robbie Williams for his courage in saying what so many parents feel but are pressured to ignore: mobile phones and the online world are not harmless, and children must be protected.
📢 Why We Should All Be Concerned
Children Absorb More Radiation
Scientific modelling shows children absorb up to 10 times more RF radiation into their skull bone marrow compared with adults: Learn more
Fertility and Future Generations
Wireless radiation has been shown to damage reproductive cells, reduce sperm quality, and impair ovarian development: Ovarian harm study
Developmental Harms
New research links RF radiation to developmental delays in infants and unsafe exposure levels in classrooms using wireless computers.
👉 Infant delays study
👉 Classroom SAR study
Addictive Screen Use & Mental Health
Our latest Research Alert shows how addictive screen use fuels depression, anxiety, and even suicide risk in young people: Read the Research Alert
The Human Story – Jenny Fry
This June marked ten years since the tragic passing of Jenny Fry, a 15-year-old who suffered from severe electrosensitivity and committed suicide. Her story is a reminder of the real human toll.
👉 In Loving Memory of Jenny Fry
📚 Scientific Insights & Public Health Guidance
- ♦ 151 research papers on children & EMF – A growing body of scientific research highlights the potential risks of mobile phones and wireless radiation, particularly for children. Key findings include: 151 research papers on children & EMF
- ♦ Public Health England advice: “Excessive use of mobile phones by children should be discouraged.”
👉 See guidance - Cancer Risks Confirmed
- ♦ Both the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) and Italy’s Ramazzini Institute independently found clear evidence of cancer brain tumours (gliomas) and heart schwannomas at or below current “safety” limits.
- ♦ Latest WHO/IARC Scientific Evidence on RF Radiation and Cancer
- The 2025 WHO/IARC systematic review concluded that RF radiation causes cancer in laboratory animals, significantly strengthening the original Group 2B classification. Many scientists now advocate reclassifying RF radiation from Group 2B (“possibly carcinogenic”) to Group 1 (“carcinogenic”), calling for urgent precautionary action.
- 👉 Read the study: Environmental Research, 2025
🙏 A Call to Action
Robbie Williams has shone a spotlight on a reality too often ignored: handing a mobile phone to a child is abuse. We agree and add that mobile phone radiation is a real risk to children and all of us and it’s time to take it seriously.
The Children’s Declaration
The Children’s Declaration already submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, the European Council, and the WHO calls on governments to:
- ♦ Uphold children’s right to health
- ♦ Reduce digital and wireless exposures
- ♦ Enforce ethical limits on screen addiction and RF radiation
📝 Take Action: Sign the Children’s Declaration & Watch the Webinar
📢 https://www.thechildrensdeclaration.org/the-declaration
Experience Super Connected – A Wake-Up Call for Our Digital Age
In a world where digital devices are omnipresent, Super Connected offers a poignant exploration of our relationship with technology. This immersive performance delves into the impact of screen addiction and the erosion of genuine human connections.
🎥 Watch the Trailer & Book Tickets:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztHBwbjS_FU
✍️ Take Action: Sign the Petition
Tim Arnold, the creator of Super Connected, has initiated a petition advocating for the legal right to access essential services without the necessity of digital devices. This movement seeks to preserve the choice between digital and non-digital interactions in our daily lives.
🔗 Sign the Petition:
👉 https://superconnected.technology/sc-petition-hub/
📣 Join the Conversation
By attending Super Connected and supporting the petition, you’re not just witnessing a performance you’re becoming part of a crucial dialogue about our digital future. Let’s ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around.
📢 We urge parents, educators, and campaigners everywhere to sign the Children’s Declaration and support the Super Connected Petition for urgent action. Mobile phone radiation is a real risk to children and to all of us. It’s time to take these risks seriously!