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).
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.
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?
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.
Well, at least where I live, phones are banned in schools. So that’s a good start.