What age is appropriate for cell phones?

What age is appropriate for cell phones?

The average age kids get a phone is between 12 and 13. With that in mind, parents are the best judge of whether their children are ready for a cell phone, and the lessons they teach about that readiness can begin at a young age.

Why every kid should have a cell phone?

While security, safety, and convenience are the main reasons to consider getting your child a cell phone, other benefits might include: Keeping your child from being left out when many of their friends have cell phones (although giving in to peer pressure isn’t really a positive)

Why a child should not have a cell phone?

According to researchers, a smartphone is detrimental to a child’s social-economic development as it diverts a child’s attention. According to the findings, the use of interactive screen time on such devices could also impair a child’s development of the skills needed for math and science.

How old do you have to be to have a cell phone?

It’s not uncommon for children at primary school to have phones, but research from 2016 shows that the average age for a child to have their first phone is 10.3 years old, although many parents wait until their child starts secondary school at the age of 11 or 12.

When is the right time to get your child a cell phone?

Getting your kid their first phone is a very personal and individual decision, but lots of kids start asking for them (and receiving them) as early as elementary school. That kind of peer pressure makes it tougher for parents who want to hold off delay the inevitable, but stand firm!

Why do older kids need a cell phone?

Older children may need a cell phone to talk to their friends. Otherwise, your child will be moping around the house because they have nobody to talk to! With a phone, they can call or text whenever they like. This is particularly useful if they have friends that live far away from them.

What should I do with my child’s first phone?

When we’re getting our child his or her first phone, whether it’s a smartphone or a dumb phone, one thing that can be helpful is letting them know you are lending them this phone. It’s not theirs permanently, we’re giving them this phone based on their responsible use of it. If they don’t use it responsibly, then they could lose some access.