Somewhat related here…hopefully not too tangential, but I was reading a Substack tonight (smart guy named Erik Hoel) and one thing mentioned is that there is a strong correlation between the age at which a kid is given a phone and mental health problems in the teenage and twenties. The earlier kids get a phone and have access to social media, the worse their mental health is.
On that note, a commenter suggested one of the fancy watches that can make phone calls. Able to keep kids connected (safe?) but not have access to the trash like TikTok, FaceSpace, or whatever else is out there providing a bully platform.
Kudos to Montana!
Edited for clarity. Geez…I need to find a pillow and a blanket.