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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

my general experience with this: i didn't get one until 17, and the only time it was inconvenient was when i needed to schedule a pick-up time for the bus stop with my parents, since i'd have to rely on someone else's phone. beyond that though, didn't really have an issue not having a phone; even now, i mostly just use it when we go out and it's not my primary mode of communication.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

only time it was inconvenient was when i needed to schedule a pick-up time for the bus stop with my parents

In that case I think one of those basic phones that can only make calls, send sms and play snake could be appropriate I think. Also allows them to contact someone in cases of emergency.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My nieces had these when they were children. My wife and I will, definitely, consider getting these for our sons soon. Would you happen to know where to find this type of phone?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Most phone shops I've been to in the past had at least one of those lying around, but I don't know how it is in other places and whether it changed with time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago