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Most girls aged 8 to 12 don’t need their own phone, and it’s illegal for them to use ‘social media’. But some girls seem to do nothing BUT stare at their phones. What’s the deal? Here’s what you need to know before getting a phone & letting loose online:
15 things parents need to know about phones, apps & being online
10 things kids need to know about phones, apps & being online
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