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I know a lot of people who do that. My kids didn’t get just a play phone tho we waited until 10 to get them phones.
@Drew 100% agree! I feel like my husband is trying to make up for all things he couldn't have growing up by just being able to supply every on demand but it just does not justify spoiling our son. I get where he's coming from for sure but still. Shit is getting ridiculous
@Amy yeah. I like the idea of waiting until 10 or even 12 for that matter
I didn't get my mothers old smartphone until I was 12. I don't think I'll do that with my kid but I think it's an okay age. The kids at the daycare who have phones young that they have constant access to are complete shitheads to be honest so if you do give it to him make sure you put some major time limits on it and block YouTube and social media apps from being downloaded
I don’t know where you’re from but EE a phone provider in the UK released an advert about phones and age suitability. Maybe you could have a look and then show it to your partner 🤷♀️😊
You need to speak to your husband this is a joint decision!! And he needs to understand the repercussions of giving your kids everything they ask for!
My son is 5 and has one of our old iPhone. He uses it for Kids YouTube, games and learning apps. It only works with WiFi so he can FaceTime his grandma, great-grandma, aunts, uncles and cousins. He also have a tablet but since he has his phone, he doesn’t use his tablet anymore. The phone always stays home though. We also alternate it and switch things up and have him take a break from the phone and have him play with his toys.
I certainly wouldn't back down ..just bc he asks for something doesn't mean he should automatically get it. That's how real life is i want a lot of things I can't just have them. Maybe use it aa.l.learning opportunity that you have to earn things you want that they won't always just be given to you