Dd1 is in year 4 and is desperate for a phone but I've firmly said no and she's making out she's the "only one" without one. I know some of her friends do have one but they have divorced parents and so have their phone to stay in touch with the other parent when away iykwim and I understand the logic behind that but i can't fathom the need otherwise for an 8 year old to have their own phone (or tv in her room but hey, different topic). I've said she can have one when she goes into year 7. She has no social media account or access at all.
At what age do you think is alright for a child to get their first phone?
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
AIBU?
To not let my 8yo have a phone?
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wingingatlife · 04/11/2018 12:31
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stuckinarut ·
05/11/2018 10:00
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