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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1.  I wouldn't sign it because of what a PP said.  My intention is to wait until 8th grade (have a current 6h grader and an older child) but it's my parenting decision and I reserve the right to do what is best for me and my kid whenever I feel like it.

2.  I agree with the comment that the thinking needs to be broader and an ipad can be just as much an issue.  However, even your child with a stripped down phone is a bit of a drain on the group and changes the dynamic.  I drive girls around this age constantly.  The one with the phone, the entire ride becomes about taking silly photos with the camera, playing 2 person games, texting with friends (which is much easier on a phone than a watch).  Many of them have access to music and spotify and will watch content on spotify.  Point is they will find a way to be interacting with the phone instead of with people even if it's "stripped down".  They can go places solo and check in with a watch.  My plea to parents of younger kids would be hold off and give the watch.[/quote]

You can have a no-phone rule in your car.  I have a couple friends who have such a rule when they drive MS carpools. (And yes, I realize the issue you are describing can and does happen other places than the car.  But just a suggestion about your car.)[/quote]

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