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> He’s still feeling left out though. It’s not just feeling left out. It’s literally being left out. Tons of socializing happens on phones, like it or not.
by donmcronald 3y ago
> He’s still feeling left out though.
It’s not just feeling left out. It’s literally being left out. Tons of socializing happens on phones, like it or not. An 8-10 year old will be able to tell you which classmates have a “crappy” phone or no no phone. Just ask them.
I personally think it sucks and it’s a huge burden on people that aren’t well off, but that’s the way it is.
- jamilton 3y agoHaving an iPad can provide a lot of the same social value, since you can still use social media or instant messaging apps. Only a minority of the social value that you can't get from a flip phone comes from being able to use it during the school day, IMO. Although a flip phone with a good keyboard would be preferable, so quick typing is easier.