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At what age would you say it's appropriate to allow your child to have an iPhone?

My 14 year old wants one as her friends at school have them. My better judgement is saying no. However I don't like the thought of her missing out on account of me being over protective.

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plaguewatcher · M

tbh,, ONLY if the phone,, ( id need not be an Iphone,, so expensive)
is the kind that you can use tracking on, NO ONE is more sure they are totally fine being left alone in the big world than a 14 year old.
ALSO< make a deal,, she wants this? she has to "Pay" with good grades and behavior AND you get her passwords..AND you get to lock out certain kinds of sites
there is no one as at risk in this environment than a young teen girl.