When can a child be given a smartphone?

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Nowadays, "When can a child be given a smartphone?" The question of parents is becoming one of the three most pressing issues. The reason is in the smartphone A large number of applications and videos for children make it difficult for parents to make choices.

Recently, research was conducted at the mobile provider Zact. According to the study, 10% of children aged 13 to 56 have a smartphone. Surprisingly, 2% of children aged 5-25 have a smartphone.

Experts and psychologists say that there is no specific age at which children can use a smartphone.

Dotor Pamela Rutledge, director of the Center for Psychology and Information Research, said that children should be assessed for their physical and emotional maturity before being given a smartphone. In addition, every child should learn the rules of safe use of smartphones, especially the correct use of the Internet.

"Look at it like a car: it's very useful and it can be very dangerous," said Dr. Pamela. Therefore, every parent decides when to bring a smartphone to their child. Because no one knew his child better than his parents.