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1st November 2021
08:00pm GMT

According to research done in the UK, kids across the water start a little earlier, with the average child getting their first phone at the age of ten.
The research was done by the e-safety company Internet Matters who say that phones can be necessary for many children, however, parents should ensure their children are being safe with the technology.
“Every child is different,” CEO of Internet Matters Carolyn Bunting said of the findings. “Whether it be a sign of maturity or peace of mind; parents know intuitively what the right age is for their child to be given a smartphone.”
However, many experts suggest that investing in child-friendly phones might be the solution to many parents’ worries.
Basic handsets can allow children to make phone calls, send and receive text messages which many parents decide is enough.
This then limits the worry of internet access and monitoring any apps they may be using.
Or try something like the Neo smart watch that allows calls and messages to approved contacts only.