• DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com
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    2 months ago

    This is odd advice, when you consider many kids in the same age group probably have access to (or own) a tablet device of some sort. The only difference with a smartphone is the ability to call and text, and portability while staying connected (assuming many tablets aren’t 4G/5G capable).

    Or am I missing something here?

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      2 months ago

      A tablet is a device you give your child to use for a limited time, ideally supervised.
      A phone is a device they carry around all day and also use while you’re not there.
      I won’t give my child a tablet before they’re 11 either. I’d rather give them a desktop PC and a drawing tablet.
      But a phone is now pretty much necessary starting with secondary school, unless you want your child to be bullied and socially isolated.