A Smartphone Holiday: What You Should Keep in Mind Before Making a Purchase for Your Child
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Written by Matthew Rigberg, LHMC
Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s piece.
Susan is the mother of a 12-year old boy and 14-year old girl. She finds herself in a difficult spot. Both of her children have given her a list of gifts that they’d like, and a smartphone is at the top of each. Susan understands the utility of a smartphone; it allows her and her children to remain in contact throughout the day, it’s great for emergencies and will allow her kids to communicate and interact with their friends. She and her husband have worked hard...
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