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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Technology is adding a huge layer to parenting that many aren’t equipped to deal with.  These machines in our pockets are so addicting.  OP, I would have locked down his phone during school hours (downtime) after the first phone call (or preemptively so it would have never been an issue.)

I’ve learned a lot from my oldest teen.  We are about to give my middle schooler an old iPhone.  These are the important things I’m going to do before placing it in his hand- 1) set it up so all downloads of apps need approval from parent 2) schedule “downtime” which locks phone (except for parents numbers if you choose) during school hours and bedtime 3) remove safari and web browsing capabilities.  There is no reason why a 7th grader needs this on phone yet.

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My kids didn't have phones until high school and I find this thread very shocking. OP's child is struggling with something SO common. Tech addiction is a problem for adults, so of course it's going to be a bigger problem for kids. I think this is one of the very few helpful suggestions in the thread.[/quote]

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