As smartphones became more commonplace, one recurring question has been their role in parenting and when it's appropriate to give a child their first smartphone. Some parents prefer to wait until later in the teenage years, while others are fine with giving their kids a phone sooner.

Both options offer potential benefits, but they also carry risks, as a recent New York Times article points out. The article highlights a study showing how children under a certain age may have a greater risk of certain negative health effects, which may give some parents pause when considering giving their kids their first smartphones.

But we want to know what you think! Whether you have kids or not, when do you think it's appropriate to give a kid their first smartphone? Drop a comment below to let us know

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