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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Giving Your Child a Phone
Before giving a phone to your child, it's helpful to slow down a little.
Not to complicate the decision, but to avoid choosing hastily, under group pressure, or with the idea that a phone will "solve" everything.
KEY FIGURE
Would you be interested in equipping your child with a touch-screen phone without internet?
43%
of parents
43% of parents say they are interested in a touchscreen phone, without internet or social media, designed for children.
OpinionWay survey for The Phone — Sample of 1004 parents of children aged 6 to 14
43%
parents
What that means
Many parents are already looking for an alternative to the classic smartphone.
The real difficulty is not whether it should be "a phone or nothing," but rather:
Which phone
For what purpose
when
WHAT TO DO
The 5 questions to ask yourself:
01
What does my child really need?
02
What will he most likely want to do with this phone?
03
Is he prepared to follow a few simple rules?
04
Are we also ready to set clear boundaries?
05
What kind of phone is suitable for this stage?
PHONE POSITION
Our position
It should be chosen as a tool for gradual autonomy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Before giving a phone, you need to clarify:
The Need
The degree of openness
The framework