Appropriate Time to Give Children a Smartphone

Smartphone function that can be used as a means of entertainment and learning makes it not only favored by parents aged adults, but children also need it.

However, the relationship between the smartphone and the children is recognized like a double-edged knife. In addition to be able to help a variety of children's activities and entertainment, smartphones sometimes cause harm.

The use of the internet connection without adult supervision could be negatively impacting issues. Not to mention the 'virus' cyber bullying lurk in social media.

Then when the most appropriate time for the child provide the first smartphone?

According to a survey conducted by financial services company American Express, the majority of parents think 12 years is the most appropriate age to give a child a smartphone.

American Express yourself doing a survey approach to explore the theme of family spending trends in the back-to-school, or returning to school after the holiday is over. And the results of studies conducted show that gadgets, particularly smartphones, is one of the most widely purchased products to their parents during back-to-school.

Of the 2,033 parents surveyed, 64% thought that the age range of 10-14 years is the most appropriate time to deliver the smartphone in children. 21% at age 15-18 years, and 10% under the age of 10 years. If on average, 12 years of age is the most appropriate time according to the American Express survey.

In addition, American Express is also revealed that the average parent will spend money of $ 529, equivalent to Rp 6.2 million to buy their smartphones in the back-to-school.