Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?

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Feb. 17, 2026
Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?
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Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?

As the mom of a nearly 13 year old without a phone, I think about this post a lot. Because the argument holds water: this mom doesn't want her kid to have a phone yet, but doesn't want his friends to move on without him. It's certainly a common conundrum, and this piece makes me think about the sides of technology and our kids.

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Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?

Halp! Feb. 17, 2026 Tech Support Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone? As the mom of a nearly 13 year old ...