We need to get our soon-to-be 11 yo DS a phone, primarily to help us track his blood sugar (he has type-1 diabetes). Any recommendations on phones (something durable)/setting limits? He’ll want an iPhone, but not sure that’s the best choice for him right now. None of his friends have phones yet. TIA.
We handed our old iPhones down to the kids. There are a zillion apps and whatnot for limiting usage. Don't overthink this.
This! We use Family Link but I don't think that works on iPhones. Find something similar and set limits. The worst is the constant nagging and fights about screen time. Yes, ideally kids should have self-control, etc, but even adults cannot put the phones down. I approve very few apps and set limits for each of them and then total screen time for the day, bedtime also.
Depends on the kid IME. My older one is obsessed with social media and needs limits. My younger one (who got a phone a year earlier than his older sibling) is completely uninterested. Uses the phone for outbound calls (FaceTime) and nothing else.