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What age should kids get a phone?

My kid is still young, 7 yrs old. But I see quite many primary school kids having smartphones! That's so early than I expected and planned. I was going to get him one when he goes to secondary school... Is it really necessary? I don't want him to watch too much YouTubes or social media. Is there anyone with kid having phone?

Thx

pandagirl •

1610 • 0 Likes • 25/05/23

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cocolohcoco May 27, 2023, 2:04 p.m.

I think depends... if you are working then I think it is ok to give smartphone in primary school, so that you are more connected to your kid. My kids have been using their phone since around P3. However I limited their use of phones during weekends and night when I am with them - fully let them acknowledge and agree so that they will follow.

jumpingbunny May 27, 2023, 2:07 p.m.

You can use Google Family Link app to allow/block any other apps. Also use YouTube kids (if they want to watch random YouTube videos - which is out of control)