I Want To Talk About Parenting

The most recent issue I have with my 11 year old daughter is that she is wanting a smartphone, like some of the kids she knows. Personally, I do not understand why they need one at that age. Who do they need to call? If they want to meet up with friends, I can make those arrangements. Some parents say it is good so you can always reach them, but I do not see it as necessary. 20 years ago kids were fine without them. However, I am doubting at what age I should allow her a phone.

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KimberleyAnne · F

Most of her friends will have a phone so she will feel left out if she doesn't.
Cheap or Second hand phones aren't too expensive these days.
If you're worried about what she does you can install parental control software. I have this on my phone and it works..

acpguy · C

@KimberleyAnne Kids will get over "feeling left out" which is a very stupid reason for getting a smart phone. We need to break kids of getting things just for that reason. We are creating snowflakes by entitling them and giving them things for reasons like that.

KimberleyAnne · F

@acpguy having a phone is useful though, there is nothing wrong with one. Its up to parents to control excessive use

acpguy · C

@KimberleyAnne Flip phones work just fine and they don't do the social media bullshit that causes problems.