This article is super relevant. My daughter entered middle school last year but instead of getting her a smartphone, I decided to get her an Apple Watch which provides her all the communication tools without the internet fluff. It’s been working out so far…however, she does feel a bit left out as all her friends are watching YouTube shorts all day and interacting on TikTok. I explained to her that it’s tough being an outcast but it’ll be better for her in the long term. I hope I made the right decision–remind me in 10 years to come back for an update.
This article is super relevant. My daughter entered middle school last year but instead of getting her a smartphone, I decided to get her an Apple Watch which provides her all the communication tools without the internet fluff. It’s been working out so far…however, she does feel a bit left out as all her friends are watching YouTube shorts all day and interacting on TikTok. I explained to her that it’s tough being an outcast but it’ll be better for her in the long term. I hope I made the right decision–remind me in 10 years to come back for an update.
This seems like a smart solution. Have to remember this.