Watch: What Happens When Smartphones Are Taken Away From Teenagers

A group of grade 10 students in the US were asked to stay off their phones for a full week.

What happens when teenagers have to give up their smartphones for a full week? (Photo: iStock photo)

What happens when your smartphone is taken away from you for a week?

If you feel the urge to say it won’t affect you, this video featuring a bunch of teenagers is all you need to watch.

NBC’s Stephanie Gosk conducted an experiment with a group of grade 10 students in the US, who were asked to give up their phones for a full week. While many admitted to doing more chores and spending more time with family, some said they could never imagine doing this again.

(With inputs from NBC News.)