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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Got DD a phone @ 13 1/2. Child walks to school and takes public transit to meet friends and so the tracking feature is nice. We are in DC and more and more places no longer take cash so we got her a junior checking account through our bank and integrated onto phone, with monthly spending limits for her. Metro card saved on the phone as well.

DD had access to ipad sometimes since the beginning of middle school and it seemed like next logical step in granting her independence and also teaching her money management skills.

We do have limits on apps and allowable screen time imposed with the phone is charged at night in our room.

DD has had weeks away from screens this summer with no issue.

After 7th grade seemed like the right time for our child based on her maturity and track record using other technology. [/quote]

This makes a lot of sense based on your circumstances. We live in the suburbs and my 12 year old takes the bus/is driven everywhere. For our circumstances, an Apple Watch is the easiest solution - she can text with her friends and call us. We are considering putting Apple Cash on her watch so that she can pay for things once she starts hanging out at the mall/at Starbucks but I don't thinks she needs anything else.[/quote]

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