The Netflix miniseries Adolescence amplified one of parents’ major dilemmas in today’s world: deciphering whether or not and when they should give their children their own smart phone.
As a psychologist, teacher, and mom, I often hear parents with children 8 years old and above give in too quickly because they don’t want their child to feel left out. While parents always want the best for children, giving them smartphones for sense of belonging might not always be the best step.
Is 8 the ideal age for children to have their own smartphone? Is there a “perfect” age for this at all? Let’s talk about the questions we need to ask ourselves to help us answer these questions.
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