When Is the Right Time to Give Your Child a Cell Phone?

Nothing makes us feel older than saying “back in our day,” but as recently as 10 years ago, having a cell phone was not just a given. Kids rarely had them, and even many adults were still just using landlines. Nowadays, it seems like everyone in the world has a cell phone, and it seems like a necessity.

But when it comes to kids, we’re interested in your thoughts. When is the right time to give a child a cell phone? And how do you handle doing so?

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