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When should parents give their child a phone?


Experts say there are no hard and fast rules on when a child should be given a smartphone and that it depends on the child's maturity
Many children have their own mobile phones these days. But how young is too young for a child to join the ranks of screen-swipers and app-users?
Experts say there are no hard and fast rules, though parents should set boundaries and monitor usage.
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