When a child is the first mobile phone to buy: expert opinion

So, the kid is already in the age of two intuitively know how to use a smartphone: consciously clicks on buttons and icons, can call all your friends and acquaintances. In five years the child already enjoys good gadget, but Mom and Dad may think that it's time to give him his personal phone. But is it necessary to the child at this age?

Security experts, conducted a comprehensive study, came to the conclusion that children under the age of 11 years, a smartphone or even a simple "push button" phone does not need. For example, a device with a camera and free access to the Internet is not recommended for children under 13 years. Buy Smartphone better child is 15 - 16 years.Despite the opinion of experts, the mobile phone manufacturers say the opposite, and the need to promote their products to children, which leads to an increase in their profits. Produced model "for the children", watertight and equipped with a shock-resistant casing, with a large number of accessories and software for the young user. However, parents should not blindly trust advertising, and buy three or four year old child a cell phone.

For example, a smartphone for your child can have its advantages and disadvantages. The undeniable advantage of the gadget is the opportunity for the child to learn new technologies and training, educational games and programs contribute to the intellectual development of children.

On the other hand, if you buy your child a cell phone too early, then there can be problems with learning and academic performance. Because children very quickly forget about the need to learn and a lot of time spent on games and entertainment in the form of music and video content.

Some parents buy their child a modern smartphone, arguing that "if you take, you have something worthwhile." A child only, and glad of it. The school boasts a new, modern gadget among peers. But experts say that it should not do. The child needs a phone only for communication with the parents, and not to make false authority and be distracted from their studies.

You will also be useful to know that smartphones deprive adolescents of restful sleep.

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