CELLPHONES AND KIDS

Should kids be allowed to have phones? Here are things to consider

95% of teens say they have access to a cellphone, and 58% of teens report using TikTok daily, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey.

How cell phones are killing our kids, and what we can do about it

Social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt says parents have overprotected their children in the real world and not protected them enough online.

When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone? - Child Mind Institute

According to Common Sense Media, 42 percent of kids have a phone by age 10. By age 12, it's 71 percent. By 14, it's 91 percent.

The Best Phones for Kids in 2024 - PCMag

Here's what you need to know along with our top-tested picks for children of all ages, no matter your budget.

Opinion | It's Not Kids With the Cellphone Problem, It's Parents

Much as parents don't want to admit it, we need — or it feels like we need — our kids to have a phone. They'll be safer walking to school ...

Gabb: Phones for Kids & Teens

Gabb is the answer for safe kids' cell phones and smart watches. No internet. No games. No social media. No worries.

Why are so many parents letting young kids have cell phones and ...

In general, smart phones are not healthy for kids, especially to be brought to school until they are older.

Should Kids Have Cell Phones? No! - iMOM

Should Kids Have Cell Phones? No! · 1. He could become unhappier. · 2. She could become addicted. · 3. His social skills could suffer. · 4. She could be exposed ...

Kids and Cell Phones | Consumer Advice

Model the cell phone rules you set as much as possible. Don't want your kids texting during dinner? Try leaving your phone in another room. Want them to look up ...

So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first - NPR

Smartphones, social media, and video games create large spikes in dopamine deep inside a child's brain. As NPR has reported, those spikes pull ...

Can We Get Kids Off Smartphones? | The New Yorker

We know that social media is bad for young people, who need more time—and freedom—offline. But the collective will to fix this problem is hard ...

The Best Phones for Kids 2024 - SafeWise

After considering over 25+ data points and 28+ real-life product testers, we have picked the Bark Phone as the best phone for kids in 2024.

Children and Cell Phones: Weighing the Risks and Benefits

Risks of media in general include obesity (due to sedentary screen time), decreased sleep and distractibility contributing to poorer academic performance.

The Terrible Costs of a Phone-Based Childhood - The Atlantic

Studies confirm that when students have access to their phones during class time, they use them, especially for texting and checking social ...

Age that kids acquire mobile phones not linked to well-being, says ...

A rigorous new study from Stanford Medicine did not find a meaningful association between the age at which kids received their first phones and their well- ...

How to Tell If Your Kid Is Ready for a Smartphone - Parents

"The impetus for getting a phone for many parents is safety and convenience, but you don't need a smartphone to do that," says Dr. Twenge, whose ...

8 Reasons Why You Should Give Your Kid a Phone

It's an opportunity to teach valuable life skills such as digital etiquette, time management, and the importance of balancing screen time with offline ...

A Smartphone Will Change Your Child in Ways You Might Not ...

Highlights · Giving kids cell phones may give parents peace of mind, but they also make kids more anxious. Post This · When we hand over phones ...

Kids and Mobile Phones | Consumer Advice

Some cell phones are made especially for children. They're designed to be easy to use, and have features like limited internet access, minute management, ...

What Age Should a Child Get a Smartphone: Pros and Cons of Early ...

The right age to give a child a smartphone is when they attain the age of 14 years. However, this is not a rule that is set in stone.