alt Hacker NewsParents need to weigh potential otracization against the cost of giving a smart device, which could be as high as ending their normal childhood development.
Personally I think no phones until 16 is a good rule.
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tokioyoyo • yesterday at 3:32 PM
Easier to say. Your child will just despise you for willingly making their school life hell.
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Parents need to weigh the potential bad effects of social media against the cost of otracization, which could be as high as ending their normal childhood development.
Social development is very critical during school-age years.