Keawyeds
Striker
Where did I say that? I was talking about the most important learning years, plus I don't have young kids so have no idea what age they get phones.
If you think you've got me sussed through either a twisted narrative of something I never said, then the room is yours.
You said
"I'd not let a child have video games or a mobile phone before the age of seven."
So by simple maths, you'd be happy for an 8 year old to have a mobile phone. By all means clarify your original post as I don't think you meant "You're 8. Have a phone".
Perhaps it was a bit of throwaway remark.
You're quite right about early learning years, but if something can engage them and help them learn more then I'm all for it.
Kids today are massively spoiled by the technology and information at their fingertips, and yet I'm sure they'd still find a way to be bored!
Kids on devices in restaurants looks awful. Imho.
Kids on tablets without headphones is awful, or at least if no headphones, with the sound well down.