• This article is super relevant. My daughter entered middle school last year but instead of getting her a smartphone, I decided to get her an Apple Watch which provides her all the communication tools without the internet fluff. It’s been working out so far…however, she does feel a bit left out as all her friends are watching YouTube shorts all day and interacting on TikTok. I explained to her that it’s tough being an outcast but it’ll be better for her in the long term. I hope I made the right decision–remind me in 10 years to come back for an update.