A question for parents, what do you think the best age to give a child a phone ?

If you already have, did you regret giving them a phone too soon/late?

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dimfok · 26-30, M

I think they should get a phone when the parents are sure the phone won’t distract them from the rest of their life (school, making friends/socializing, sports etc). I got my first phone (not a smartphone tho) at 12.

scorpiolovedeep · 51-55, M

My son had his phone at 16, when he started learner driving.

However , need to watch their social media addictiveness from.time to time.

Ask them to open phone and show the apps.

InstructHer · 61-69, M

I would say 16 or even 18. I allowed one at 14 for my daughter and it was too young.

Moon3624 · 22-25, F

@InstructHer 14 is a decent age
I think 16 and particular 18 is too late don’t u think
How’d they communicate with their friends

InstructHer · 61-69, M

@Moon3624 that is true but they cannot control social media at that age. It takes over their lives.

Patriot96 · 56-60, C

When they move out

Moon3624 · 22-25, F

@Patriot96 woah that’s pretty strict
For real or joking ?

Patriot96 · 56-60, C

@Moon3624 up until then if they want one, they can earn it, same goes for a car

Donotfolowme · 51-55, F

These days schools ask for ipads n phones especially if kids going to school by themselves

Moneyonmymind · 31-35, M

Tough one but I’d say at least middle school, too many kids these days are glued to their phones

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