Kids with Smartphones and Tablets

[pafjlh]

My sister use to work in a school and she would shake her head when she saw students who couldn't be more then eight years old with these devices. She felt they were way too young to understand the responsibility of having such a device. I have to agree with her, I don't have a smartphone yet there are kids out there with one.

I take no offense to this if the kid has actually earned the phone themselves not just had it handed to them by their parents. I mean when that happens a kid doesn't understand how expensive the phone or the tablet were, they don't understand the maintenance or the charges involved. For me I just think that unless a kid and that included a teenager can afford the device or at least half of the device then they shouldn't have it. That was a philosophy my parents had they provided us with all the necessities of life, but any of the additional things we wanted we had to earn them ourselves. This taught us the responsibility or earning money and the responsibility of having a high price item.

Ye, I know that some parents think cellphones are a necessity to keep in touch with their kids. But in this case they are basic phones and pay as you go plans, kids don't need to fanciest of gadgets.

 

[HELLOnamesdana]

It actually makes me cringe when young kids are given really expensive and fancy phones and tablets for their personal use all of the time. When I see anyone under the age of like 15 with an iPhone or an android phone, I definitely think that's a problem. I've seen 6 year old kids who's parents bought them iPhones for them to use and I think that it is ridiculous!

 

[RUBESH]

It actually makes me cringe when young kids are given really expensive and fancy phones and tablets for their personal use all of the time. When I see anyone under the age of like 15 with an iPhone or an android phone, I definitely think that's a problem. I've seen 6 year old kids who's parents bought them iPhones for them to use and I think that it is ridiculous!

There are obviously differing views on whether children should have utilization of pricey technology such as cellphones and tablets. Some claim that exposing children to technology and digital media at a young age can help them acquire critical digital literacy skills and stay connected with friends and family. Others, on the other hand, have reservations about the possible detrimental consequences of excessive screen time on young children's development, such as concentration, sleep, and socializing issues.

 

[cherry123]

I don't really see any thing weird about this provided the child is being given the device for ease of communication alone.

 

[Shortie]

I remember once when I took my kids to the opticians for an appointment, there were two kids in there with their mum and they both had a mobile device each that had an internet connection and they were sat scrolling on TikTok, they can only have been around 4 - 6 years old and they were glued to these phones. That is where I draw the line and say it is wrong as that seems as though she used the device to make life easier for her to an extent even though the kids were there for an appointment.

I believe kids should not have a mobile device until they are 13 years old. At that age, I feel it is suitable for safety reasons.

I don't mind seeing kids with tablets to play games on as that is understandable but a phone with an internet connection and out and about just doesn't sit right with me.

 

[relcap23]

Generally then child will be trained to be exposed to technology but one of the disadvantages is the child may have tendency to be physically lazy and active because he will just be confined in one place. It would still be the responsibility of the parents to strike a balance on the child's activity between engaging in technology and doing physical games and activities.

 

[riberet19]

I think that as long as they use it for productive things or school is fine, but the fact of using them to play or waste time with them or even that they use social networks I do not see it very positive to tell the truth.

 

[Salt]

Kids shouldn't be allowed to play games on phone for hours, yes its good if they are studying but still I think they should be allowed to learn offline

 

[Raja]

I think that as long as they use it for productive things or school is fine, but the fact of using them to play or waste time with them or even that they use social networks I do not see it very positive to tell the truth.

Kids shouldn't be allowed to bring phone with them at school

 

[Raja]

Kids shouldn't be allowed to play games on phone for hours, yes its good if they are studying but still I think they should be allowed to learn offline

Games will only make their eyesight weak

 

[Raja]

Generally then child will be trained to be exposed to technology but one of the disadvantages is the child may have tendency to be physically lazy and active because he will just be confined in one place. It would still be the responsibility of the parents to strike a balance on the child's activity between engaging in technology and doing physical games and activities.

Not everything available on internet is helpful so kids should not be allowed phones.

 

[Raja]

I remember once when I took my kids to the opticians for an appointment, there were two kids in there with their mum and they both had a mobile device each that had an internet connection and they were sat scrolling on TikTok, they can only have been around 4 - 6 years old and they were glued to these phones. That is where I draw the line and say it is wrong as that seems as though she used the device to make life easier for her to an extent even though the kids were there for an appointment.

I believe kids should not have a mobile device until they are 13 years old. At that age, I feel it is suitable for safety reasons.

I don't mind seeing kids with tablets to play games on as that is understandable but a phone with an internet connection and out and about just doesn't sit right with me.

This is harmful for the kids and the society because every second person can be seen with glasses

 

[Raja]

I don't really see any thing weird about this provided the child is being given the device for ease of communication alone.

They will use it for social networking and to play games which is not good for kids

 

[Raja]

There are obviously differing views on whether children should have utilization of pricey technology such as cellphones and tablets. Some claim that exposing children to technology and digital media at a young age can help them acquire critical digital literacy skills and stay connected with friends and family. Others, on the other hand, have reservations about the possible detrimental consequences of excessive screen time on young children's development, such as concentration, sleep, and socializing issues.

I am of the view that kids should not be allowed to use phone until they attain a certain age

 

[AUFred]

As a rule kids do not appreciate the value of expensive items. My children are adults in their 30's now and never have a phone last 2 years. I have held on for up to 9 years between phones. Last fall stepped up to 5G.

 

[teh_fuzz]

Would I have done it differently, probably but I got my girls cell phones simply to keep in touch with them while they were at their mother’s house.

Was it an expensive endeavor? Yes! screens replaced 4-5 times, 4-5 phone upgrades since…

 

[cherry123]

They will use it for social networking and to play games which is not good for kids

Sure you know kids can be very curious or inquisitive si they will want to explore everything.

 

[relcap23]

Parents should set up rules in the house as regards to the usage of phone. It should not ho beyond over what the child should do. Home activities should be used properly and hours divided accordingly like physical activity studying and other kidstuff.

 

[cherry123]

Parents should set up rules in the house as regards to the usage of phone. It should not ho beyond over what the child should do. Home activities should be used properly and hours divided accordingly like physical activity studying and other kidstuff.

Exactly, this is why they are parent they need to carry out their supervisory roles and care for the kids more.

 

[Stardom22]

Kids should be allowed the access of these devices under the instructions of their parents or care givers