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> Parents have been split on the issue, with many critics insisting their children need phones in case of an emergency. Then buy a 30€ dumb phone. 100% of the
by thefz 3y ago
> Parents have been split on the issue, with many critics insisting their children need phones in case of an emergency.
Then buy a 30€ dumb phone.
100% of the parents I spoke with justify themselves with "all his/her friends have it, I don't want to create a social pariah".
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- LanceH 3y agoIt has a real social impact if they don't have a phone. They will miss out on things. You might argue "but if they were real friends..", but the issue is they may never get to be real friends if they keep missing out on things. My kids get phones in 9th grade, but it is clear they aren't to be on them during school. What sets me apart from a lot of parents, though, is that I'll believe and support their teacher.
- hammyhavoc 3y ago> What sets me apart from a lot of parents, though, is that I'll believe and support their teacher. Having been abused at three different schools, I hope that there's more nuance to it than simply "I'll listen to the adult".
- thefz 3y ago> They will miss out on things. Like what?
- LanceH 3y ago"everyone's meeting up at the pizza place to hang out" There are obviously ways around that -- a lot just won't bother. And sure, someone that isn't that courteous might not be worth being around, but if it's a loose social group with a common interest there will be others there that might be. Their social lives revolve around their phones. Not having a phone impacts it greatly.