
First smartphone for your child: age, ground rules and settings
When a first phone makes sense, which family rules to write down and how to set up parental controls before handing it over. With pointers for six countries.
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First phones, parental controls, games, social media and help with bullying or extortion, explained for parents.


When a first phone makes sense, which family rules to write down and how to set up parental controls before handing it over. With pointers for six countries.
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At what age can children use TikTok or Instagram? Today's rules in six European countries, the proposed EU KIDS Act and how to decide as a family.
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New Switch 2, PS5 or Xbox for your child? Set age levels, play time, chat and spending limits with the official family tools before the first game starts.
Read the guide →Choosing a smartwatch or GPS tracker for your child? Compare location features, data storage and banned listening functions, then agree clear family rules.
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Thinking of a talking AI teddy or robot as a gift? Check the microphone, where conversations go, content limits, updates and warnings before you buy.
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