My sisters kid was given this choice around 5 years ago. He would instantly stop talking if you were in a conversation and shift all his attention to the phone

My sisters kid was given this choice around 5 years ago. He would instantly stop talking if you were in a conversation and shift all his attention to the phone if it buzzes. My sister said car or phone. It was clear that he couldn't be trusted with a phone in a car. He picked the phone and still doesn't drive or have his license. (Portland, OR)