When are children ready for their first phone?
Research suggests most children don't display digital readiness until age 14, despite three in four parents providing phones to their kids earlier. Digital readiness involves the ability to put down a phone when asked, communicate with parents when problems arise, and manage impulses before posting or sending messages. Child psychologist Deirdre Brandner emphasises that emotional readiness and responsibility for navigating the online world matter more than reaching a specific age.
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