Scientists Recommend First Smartphones at Age 13 in JAMA Pediatrics Study
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 8
Scientists Recommend First Smartphones at Age 13 in JAMA Pediatrics Study
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 8
Summary
Age 13 is the earliest point parents should consider giving a child a smartphone, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Scientists framed 13 as the safest age for a first smartphone, making the recommendation the study’s central takeaway for families weighing device access.
The finding adds to the broader debate over when children should begin using personal smartphones and how parents should manage early digital exposure.