What's a reasonable age for a phone?
Kid's 10 and asking for a phone like everyone else in his class supposedly has. I'm skeptical that EVERYONE has one but also don't want him to feel left out. Wife says 12, I'm thin
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Screen time, online safety, and tech rules for kids.
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