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[quote=Anonymous]Almost all of DD's friends had phones by 5th grade. Usually their parents' old smart phones. Though some had the newest version. Yes, it can be socially isolating not to have one, unfortunately. We gave our DD an old smartphone. And I have to say, it hasn't been that bad. She has made some mistakes with it (small stuff like using ALL CAPS on texts and stuff) but she is learning etiquette and the rules in a relatively low profile way. And we talk about it a lot (including some of the more serious lapses we have heard about by some of her friends or kids in the school). I guess I'd rather have these discussions early and often (and esp when she is more compliant) than later on. Although earlier than we had planned to give her the phone, it hasn't been negative. And, in fact, it has been a good way to teach responsibility, digital citizenship, etc. Bonus points for her being happy and being able to communicate with friends. [/quote]
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