Before you hand a mobile device over to your tween/teen, it’s important to set up some rules and guidelines to understand this new responsibility. Having your child sign a cell phone contract does not mean you are a helicopter parent or that you don’t trust them.
What it does mean is that you’re being a smart, involved, and tech-savvy parent who understands the real risks that come with handing your tween/teen a device that has enormous power,
Signing a contract can also reduce the power struggles that often come along with Smart devices. Once you have the contract, you don’t have to nag. You simply refer to the agreed-upon rules as outlined in the document you both signed.
Here’s a contract that works for many families. Also, check out this popular post: Here Are The Tech Rules You Need To Be Setting For Your Tweens and Teens and 10 Ways to Get Your Teenager to Stop Checking Their Phone.
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