My 10 year old is getting her first mobile phone for Christmas (aka my old iPhone).
I think she mainly plans to use it to WhatsApp her friends. I’ve already said to her that’s she’s not allowed Instagram, TikTok or other social media until she’s older. And that I’ll be taking the phone from her overnight, eg from 8pm-8am.
But I’ve got a nagging feeling there’s loads of other stuff I should be aware of and just haven’t thought about! And so, wise mumsnetters, what else do I need to do?
Are there any practical measures, eg apps, safety features I should be aware of? And in a general sense is there any advice you’d give r.e kids and phones? For one thing I’m painfully aware both me and my husband need to get better at modelling sensible mobile phone usage.
So, with the benefit of hindsight what do you wish you knew before your child got their first phone?
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AIBU to ask what I should know before giving my 10 year old her first phone?
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BadMotorFinger · 22/12/2021 20:00
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