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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We got the kids “dumb” phones in 6th grade. Basic flip phones. DS got a smart phone when he was 13. We will not get DD a smart phone before Highschool. The only thing they “need” a phone for in middle school is for calling and light texting. It is too much of a temptation and distraction. And it is a lot of work on us to monitor, set limits, etc. Delay as much as possible. You won’t regret delaying… [/quote]
There are reasons to have a smart phone.  Our kid uses hers to listen to Spotify when she goes running.  She accesses the family Google calendar and adds her things.  She uses Google maps to bike to friends houses.  She also likes to be able to take photos, like every other person these days.

We got her a Pinwheel phone so it only has those parent-approved apps, plus texting to approved contacts.  I can see her texts on my phone.  We also set time limits and have her phone off during the school day.  No social media, YouTube, or Internet.

No regrets.  It's given her a lot more freedom to ride her bike to various places and take responsibility for her own schedule (see Google calendar access).  [/quote]

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