"It’s hard to raise a child in a world their brain wasn’t built for.
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| Decision tree to help determine if a Smart Phone is right for a 13 year old? |
Most kids aren’t “bad with phones”.
They’re just young – and overwhelmed.
This flowchart isn’t saying your child should never have a phone.
It’s showing that giving one too young, and without guidance, is like dropping them into a city without a map.
What matters most is getting them ready for what they’ll find there – through small, honest conversations that protect their brain, their confidence, and their safety.
If your child already has a phone, you haven’t “messed up”. You can start these conversations today.
This isn’t about banning childhood tech. It’s about giving kids the grounding and confidence to meet it when they’re ready.
For some families that means supporting a child who already has a phone; for others, it means waiting until the time is right.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
🎨 Created by @tjpower and @smartphonefreechildhood
🧠Inspired by @mindandchild"
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If you missed the podcast episode with Dr Carolyn Kuehnel and Dr Cindy Ballou, we ended up talking about screen time and will have a follow up conversation in the near future. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/kuehnel-psychological-services.html
