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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was like you. But I saw my 14 year old suffering because was not in the social mix as he didn’t know what was happening. Not being on snap meant he was not included in the spontaneous gatherings. So I allowed it, with a bit of moderation and solid rules around the phone in general. Then he began enjoying his social life in person with friends. I don’t like snap. But it was a trade off. Fairly sure it was the right call.

Rigid thinking in parenting rarely pays off when the situation requires a more nuanced view. Our relationship with each other, and his relationship with his phone, are both reasonably healthy as a result. [/quote]
This is so effed. Why are parents so weak and kids lack character now? If people actually like your kid they will text. [/quote]

No, that’s not how it goes.  I have a 15 yo and they have a friend, Jane, who has now become a school friend. She is nice girl and they all like her but they stopped inviting her places because of her super controlling parents.  The girls are 14 and 15.

Mom couldn’t let go, checking in constantly about who is where and what they are doing and where they are going.  If you are this nuts over apps and social media you are also like this.  They will not be reaching out separately on text to include your kid when they are all making plans on whatever app they are using.  [/quote]

OP here. I’m not controlling at all. I want to limit the social media because I want my kid to engage in real life experiences as much as possible. Not online life. [/quote]

Don’t listen to these posters OP who have let their kids run rampant because they are too scared to put limitations on their phone use.  You are absolutely doing the right thing. I have told my kids no phones till 15 and no social media until 16 and that’s final. They have an Apple Watch for texting and also an iPad at home.

I have also banned Roblox in my house. My kids have a you tube account and they have access to you tube shorts for one hour everyday. Social media wrecks havoc on developing brains and by limiting it, we are doing our kids a big favor. [/quote]

An HOUR of YouTube shorts every day and you think you’re protecting your kids? Are you somehow unaware that the YouTube short content is just slightly dated TikTok content (as are Insta reels).[/quote]

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