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The Average Age For a Child Getting Their First Smartphone Is Now 10.3 Years (techcrunch.com)

Posted by msmash on from the is-this-normal? dept.

An anonymous reader writes: A TechCrunch article, citing a report on Influence Central, states that the average age for a child getting their smartphone is now 10.3 years. The report adds that 64% of kids have access to the Internet via their own laptop or tablet, compared to just 42% in 2012. Also, 39% of kids get a social media account at 11.4 years, and 11% get a social media account when they were younger than 10.

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  1. Re:Hmm..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Moderators, please delete this comment. My seven-year old made this comment from his iPhone and has been severely reprimanded. No access until after homework and dinner tonight.