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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 5th grader and there's been lots of negative drama with kids in group chats recently.  My kid hasn't been involved because she doesn't have a way to access group chats.  I intend to keep in that way as long as possible.  I'm actually really surprised that parents are letting it continue and aren't taking away the screens.  Its not all the kids (less than half, I'd guess), but enough to cause drama.[/quote]

Same here with a 5th grader: no phone, no social media of her own.  I've broached the idea of her joing the class group chat via my account and she said no, it was too stressful.  We have a 5th grade friend in a different group chat who is being bullied there and it's awful.

I know we'll probably have to loosen up in 6th but I'm trying to wait as long as possible.

I know there's concern about overscheduling kids but honestly if kids are in a couple activities during the week I don't see how they have time for so much social media. [/quote]

I think screen time/social media is a problem, but so is overscheduling. Some activities are great, but I really encourage good old fashioned free play. Hard to come by these days, but worth it.[/quote]

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