At what age would you allow your child to have a cell phone?

My oldest wants one for her birthday she will be 11 but I’m not sure about it

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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Think very carefully before giving her a smartphone at that age. My daughter is 15 and still only has a simple phone to call and text. That is fine for her purposes and she doesn't really want anything more because she doesn't like social media.

MommaBear · 26-30, F

@SunshineGirl true it definitely wouldn’t be a smart phone at all and she isn’t allowed social media right now I did find out they make a watch designed for kids that can only text or call certain numbers though

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@MommaBear I would say that is fine for keeping in touch with home and sending texts to her friends.