My kids are 8 and 10 and I want them to have a phone for emergencies and calling family, but I absolutely don’t want them browsing the web or downloading random apps. I’ve looked into some options but I’m not sure if I should go with a basic flip phone or a smartphone with heavy restrictions - anyone have experience locking one down completely so there’s zero internet access no matter what they try?
Great question! Lots of parents I know go with flip phones for simplicity, but if you prefer a smartphone, you can totally lock things down with parental control tools. I recommend mSpy—it lets you control what your kiddos can access, which is just like keeping them buckled up in the car!