If You Buy A Device For Your Child, You Need To Put Guardrails On It

As parents, we play a vital role in keeping our kids safe in today’s digital age. In this video, we dive into the importance of setting boundaries and creating guardrails when it comes to kids and their devices. If you’re considering getting your child a phone or tablet, here’s why it’s worth exploring alternatives and holding off on giving them full internet access.

From setting “friends-only” privacy settings to understanding why a 5-year-old doesn’t need a smartphone, we share practical solutions—like phones designed just for texting and calling—that strike a balance between communication and safety. Let’s reconsider how early we introduce kids to the online world and why waiting until at least 8th grade to give them a smartphone might be the smartest choice.

📌 Key Takeaways:

Parents' responsibility in managing kids' device usage.
Why "delay is the way" when it comes to kids and smartphones.
Safer ways to stay connected without exposing children to the internet.
💡 What do you think? How do you manage technology and screen time in your family? Let us know in the comments!

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