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Before you give your child a phone...
... Go through this checklist to gauge if he or she is ready to own the device
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Besides agreeing on a phone use contract, both parent and child should also discuss issues such as cyber bullying.
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As 2020 winds down, some parents may be thinking of getting their child a smartphone next year.
But is your child ready to have his or her own mobile phone?
