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

A tough one.

Nov 21, 2022

Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?   Janine Annett and her husband are holding the line against a phone for their 11-year-old son. But it's getting harder and harder: "The other day, something happened that made me wonder whether I should re-think my stance. He came home from school upset because a friend of his was talking about a joke made during a group text, and then refused to tell my son what the joke was. My son, naturally, felt left out." Give it a read and find out what she did next – and see if you agree.  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   read more

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