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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Title pretty much says it all. We’re getting DD 10 (11 this summer) a phone soon, and as she goes into middle school next year, thinking about what age she could let herself in after school a night or two a week. DH and I can work our work from home schedules around this issue a bit, but I’m thinking there will be some evenings when she gets home first. [/quote] Don't get your kid a phone at 10! All of the research is pointing to this being a bad decision. Get a watch and lock it down if you need some way to contact them or know where they are. We got our DD a watch at 11 and it's been more than enough for what she needs and we restricted things she does not need or is not old enough for yet. The watch ends up being only a little bit interesting because she can text and call people but does not capture her attention for long periods of time like a phone would. [/quote]
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