If your 12 year old is getting a malicious link via whatsapp on their tablet it can make a difference. (e.g. they'll ask you why this doesn't work and you might

If your 12 year old is getting a malicious link via whatsapp on their tablet it can make a difference. (e.g. they'll ask you why this doesn't work and you might explain malware etc) It's certainly not something for every circumstance, but given that most people (including family members) are just end users makes sense.