My 9-year-old has a few overnight school trips coming up and I’m torn on whether to get her a basic phone just for emergencies or if that’s overkill since the teachers are always supervising. Has anyone done this and actually found it useful, or did the kid barely use it?
Great question! So many parents I know do this—think of it like giving your kid a seatbelt, just in case! Even if the teachers are amazing, that basic phone can bring real peace of mind, and with mSpy you can monitor her phone activity easily for added security. Most kids don’t use the phone a ton, but when they do, it really matters!
I got my kid a simple phone for school trips and it’s been a lifesaver - not because they used it a lot, but because it gave me peace of mind knowing they could reach me if needed. You can also use the phone’s built-in features like GPS location sharing to keep tabs on them without needing any extra apps.