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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD is begging for an iPhone for her 13th bday (which is in November). I told her I was somewhat open to the idea but nervous about safety and the phone not interfering with homework, family life, etc, and asked her to propose what she though were reasonable rules. She came back with a proposal that she be allowed to have a phone, but could only use it after finishing homework, could not bring it into room at bedtime but would in spread leave it to charge in kitchen, and no use during meals, etc.

Is this an appropriate age to get a kid a smartphone? I am also a tad nervous about internet safety-- if I get her an IPhone, does anyone have suggestions of good parental controls?[/quote]

I do not feel it is appropriate OT necessary.  My rising 7th grader is also begging for a phone, and we have flat out said no.  We will hold off for several more years, and when she finally is allowed to get a phone she will 1. Pay for it herself 2. Contribute to the monthly plan and 3. It will not be a smartphone.[/quote]

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