*The following post is written by Karen Johnson, author of What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? (And Other Thoughts From a 40-Something Mom). My 11-year-old has a phone. Judge me or not—we all do what’s best for our own families. He’s our youngest and because our teens are so busy with…| parentingteensandtweens.com
The question is not if, BUT WHEN your child is going to be ready for her very own phone? In today’s world, it’s inevitable. Parents provide their children with phones for many reasons. Sometimes, it feels like a necessity due to extracurricular activities or your child is staying home alone. It may be because the family dynamic…| parentingteensandtweens.com