Common Sense Media: New Year, New Rules Around Tech for Students/Children

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a big topic of conversation at our school, and so many others.

The right age to give a child their first cellphone is really up to you. Age isn’t as important as your kid’s maturity level, their ability to follow rules at home and school, and their sense of responsibility, as well as your own family’s needs.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/cellphones-and-devices-a-guide-for-parents-and-caregivers?j=9555857&sfmc_sub=171430262&l=2048712_HTML&u=229600809&mid=6409703&jb=127&utm_source=media_syki_2024.01.07+-+A+(free+NL+subs)&utm_medium=email
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About Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

an educator in Independent Schools for over 38 years
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