Switching kids to flip phones - am I crazy?
Thinking about pulling the plug on smartphones for my 10 and 13 year old and just giving them basic flip phones for calling and texting. They can use iPads at home on WiFi only wit
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Screen time, online safety, and tech rules for kids.
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Thinking about pulling the plug on smartphones for my 10 and 13 year old and just giving them basic flip phones for calling and texting. They can use iPads at home on WiFi only wit
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