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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Anecdotally, my kid has four particular 13-14-year-old friends without a smart kid, and they are DMing my kid messages that include racial slurs, violence against girls, and pornography, sometimes after midnight (my kid has no access to a phone, iPad, or computer after 8 pm).    Sometimes these messages come on a gaming platform.  I’m sure none of your kids would do that, though.  [/quote]

No one is saying our kids behave like angels, but making the giant leap to "Iphones are great for all 11 year olds, because my kid doesn't send unsafe/racist DMs" shows your logic could do some work.  It sounds like your kid has some really problematic friends.  [/quote]

I'm not saying iPhones are great for anyone; we got one reluctantly for our kid and have regular talks about the risks.   The kids I'm mad about come from good, intact homes, and their parents think that they've done their job because they don't have a smartphone, when some of their kids are the worst offenders online (including they are sharing their location with strangers and you don't realize it); however, they are getting there. [/quote]

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