A parent asked others what age kids should get a phone, purposely withholding their son’s age to see if people think they made the right call

Earlier this year, a parent on Reddit’s r/Parenting forum posted a deceptively simple question: at what age should a kid get ...
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Is There a Right Age for a Child’s First Cellphone? Educators Weigh In

The optimal age for students to get their first cellphone is between 12 and 14, according to a survey of nearly 700 educators conducted in May through July by the EdWeek Research Center. More than ...
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Parents Warned About Giving Kids Phones Too Young In New Study

Children who get their first smartphone before they become teenagers are at a greater risk of physical and mental issues, according to new research. University of Pennsylvania researchers led the ...