It is my belief that the wise parent SHOULD train their child that the smartphone is a device who’s use requires responsible behavior. Just as prior generations taught there kids about responsible use of firearms, so do these modern devices.
These can cause significant life events when used improperly. A distracted driving use that can maim or kill, a sexting event that can mar a life thereafter. Modern tech gives us the two-edged sword of both power and damage. Our young need to be taught the mantra, the truism, that power REQUIRES responsible use.
Bump.