Getting ready for Back To School and thinking of giving your kid a phone?
Before you do ANYTHING, read this.
Most 10–14-year-olds don’t need the full internet in their pockets.
But understandably, many parents would love them to have things like –
– a location tracker
– a way to contact parents
– a map app
– and potentially the ability to message friends so they can meet up and be included in social stuff.
Here’s the great news – you CAN achieve these things without a full smartphone!
Alternatives include:
📱 Feature phones
📱 Kid-safe smart-style phones (like Pinwheel or Gabb)
📱 Smart watches
📱 Old smartphones locked down with parental controls
Each has trade-offs — and some hidden pitfalls.
In the carousel, I’ve broken down:
– Pros and cons of each setup
– Real-life parent experiences
– A cheat sheet to help you decide what fits your family
