2024-10-08
36 分钟We have a rising sixth grader, and she's been really good about not pushing for a phone.
She knows it's off the table for now.
But as her friends increasingly get them, it was a popular fifth grade graduation gift around here.
We just want to be equipped so that when it comes up, we know it's not an if it's a when.
We know how to handle the questions of why can't I have one now?
And when am I going to get one?
And, you know, if you think I'm not mature enough, why are they mature enough to have one?
So we just want to be able to have some good sort of scripts to explain this to her beyond, oh,
we as a family are going to wait, you know,
different families, different choices only go so far with an 11 year old.
When do I give my kid a phone?
What age is the best age to give a phone?
My kid is the only one who's not going to have a phone.
I can't even tell you how many voice notes I've gotten about phone-related dilemmas.
And so I want to get into it with all of you because I know it's on your mind.
And even if you have a younger kid,
it's so important to start thinking about how am I going to handle moments where my kid wants something and I don't want them to have it?
And how can I hold boundaries while staying connected to my kid?
especially before they ask about something so big like a phone.
Today, I'm talking to a mom who has been really thoughtful about her media policy with her kid.