At what age should children get their own mobile?
Deciding when to give your child a mobile phone can be a difficult decision. On the one hand, they're a great way to encourage independence, on the other, screen time can be addictive. So this week, we're asking what age you think is appropriate for children to get their first mobile phone.
Deciding when to give your child a mobile phone can be a difficult decision. On the one hand, they're a great way to encourage independence, on the other, screen time can be addictive. So this week, we're asking what age you think is appropriate for children to get their first mobile phone.
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