I Just Think Kids In Elementary School Are A Bit Too Young For A Smart Phone A Number Of Reasons

Because it was the lesser of the two evils. I don't think that children need phones while at school at all. Let them buy their first phone when they start working.

They are at an age when hopefully they can be responsible enough-but if they receive an allowance or money gifts some of that should go towards the phone bill and parental access allowed

When there is a NEED, not just a want.

Heck I say wait for High school until then I should know where they are anyways.

I know my kids were not responsible enough till middle school. But my husband and I felt better knowing they could call us if they needed too. We did not use GPS tracking apps. But we did require they repobd to texts/calls right away

They really shouldn't get them until they can pay for them but that wasn't an option

Flip phone until they are 18.

I think many middle school students are too young and immature to handle the constant access that smartphones allow, however, if they are often away from parents (school, after school activities, and social time with friends) they need the ability to get in touch with a caregiver.

I have heard of parents getting smart phones for their 7 year olds. I understand the reasons for having a phone, but why a smart phone. Why not an old school phone that can be used just for the purpose of picking kids up from school, etc. Not a good idea. If I could say high school I would.

Older and wiser are the ones who should use the phone

Preferably, NEVER! If my kids want one, they work, they buy their own and pay their own phone bill. Makes them more responsible in the end!

When they can pay for them. Lazy kids.

The later the better!

Becuase kids in elementary school are way to young and middle school is the time where kids go out with they’re friends so you need a method of communication.

I would say High School IF my children were still in the home. Why keep their brains so occupied - let them be young + carefree!

No reason even a middler schooler needs a smartphone. I'm an adult and I barely need one.

Small children getting hooked on their smartphone is not a good idea. Let them be children who interact with their peers in an active way outdoors.

there are many afterschool activities that require parent pick up and I would want to make sure I am there to pick up my child if practice is cancelled or ends early so she is not waiting for me.

I think Jr High even! Not middle school

More responsible

By middle school, kids are developing a sense of independence that parents can nurture. Prior to that, I just don't see how that would be helpful. All young kids need is a phone for emergencies.