There is no magical age when a kid is ready for this first smartphone, however a new study reveals that 20% of Americans wish they gave their child a smartphone later than they did.
Parents were surveyed in every state and asked everything from what rules and restrictions they have in place, why they think their child needs a smartphone and if what/if any regrets they have in giving their child a smartphone.
Key takeaways:
- Parents in Louisiana, Florida, and Virginia give their children smartphones earliest in life.
- The average parent gave their child a smartphone at 11 years old.
- The average parent wishes they would have waited until their child was 13.
- For those parents who believe kids need smartphones, 95% cite wanting them to have it for an emergency followed by being able to communicate with their family (92%).
Take a look at the full report which includes regional data for all 50 states.
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