I'm the CEO of Verizon's consumer group and the father of 2 sons. I avoid using my phone around my teens and encourage them to call over text.

I'm the CEO of Verizon's consumer group and the father of 2 sons. I avoid using my phone around my teens and encourage them to call over text.

Sowmyanarayan Sampath is the CEO of Verizon Consumer Group and father of two teens.Courtesy of VerizonSowmyanarayan Sampath is the CEO of Verizon Consumer Group.He is also a dad to two sons, ages 12 and 15.He avoids phones in front of his kids but doesn't set specific time limits for his sons.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sowmyanarayan Sampath, executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. It has been edited…

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