This is a partnered post and all opinions are my own.
How do you know when is the right moment to get a phone for your kids. In some ways I want to get phones for my kids just so I can have mine back. Luckily being a blogger I usually have a review phone and my regular phone, but I have two kids so either dad has to share or I have to share or the kids have to share and all of these options run thin in times of no patience on any side if you know what I mean.
For many families purchasing your child’s first mobile phone has become a rite of passage for tweens and young teens, and parents too. The big question looms: is your teen, tween, or even younger kid ready for a smartphone? The Pantech Vybe is your solution, it’s kind of like a smartphone on training wheels. It’s like so easy to use Zoe needed no instructions to take a picture of me the same time I took a picture of her.
The Pantech Vybe is the perfect first phone for tweens. It is an affordable, easy to use, quick messaging phone with access to the features and apps kids want, at a price parents love. With a low-cost monthly rate plan, the Pantech Vybe is an attractive option to add to a family plan at an affordable price. The Pantech Vybe has a QWERTY keyboard with social media shortcut keys. I might have to steal this phone for work. The screen is still a touch screen with the option of creating two customized home screens. There is a dedicated camera button to capture perfect moments
With Pantech’s proprietary dual-user mode, there are two easy ways to interact with Vybe. Easy Mode has one homescreen and a simplified menu for a truly intuitive user experience. Advanced Mode is customizable and offers more options and flexibility. You can safely switch back and forth between modes without losing your contacts or favorites. It’s that simple. No manuals required.
The Pantech Vybe is available exclusively at AT&T stores nationwide and online at www.att.com. AT&T also has many great apps that you can use to keep your children safe:
AT&T Children’s Safety Features:
· Purchase Blocker is a free tool from AT&T that helps families manage mobile bills by blocking premium content purchases like games and apps that are direct-billed to individuals’ AT&T accounts.
· AT&T FamilyMap helps parents by allowing them to locate their children’s mobile device on a map.
· AT&T Smart Limits for Wireless℠ helps families manage the types of purchases made from the mobile device, texting and data usage, and time-of-day use restrictions.
Find out more about the Pantech Vybe at MyFirstPhone.com.
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My son is 14.
My niece is 11, and I would give this to her.
my oldest granddaughter is 14 this would be for her
My grandson is 9 and wants a phone so bad. My son has been letting him carry his around to see if he’s ready and responsible enough. He’s surprised us all with how good he’s doing.
My stepson is 15 and in sports so this would be great for him.
It would be for my 10 year old son.
I think 13 is a good age but that depends on the child also.
thank you
I gave them to mine at 15
My son is 14 and just started HIgh School.
refused
My son is 10.
Our son is 14
My daughter is 8 so I’ don’t think she’s ready.
We have friends with older kids that are ready though.
my soon to be 10 year old time for him to have one
My son is 11.
Mydaughter is 14 and just started HIgh School. She is definitely ready!
My daughter is 2 and for sure she is not ready yet.
I think when they have a job or are in a lot of activities
I think it depends on the child & where you live but 12 or 13 is good.
Our children are not allowed to have cell phones. In a pinch, we do have Fire Fly phones which are parental-control phones. There is no texting, no internet, no apps, no games, etc., on them. The child can only call mom, dad, or 911 and only mom and dad can call the phone.
My grandson is 14 and he needs one.
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She is 12 years old
My son is 11.
she’s not ready yet but i think about 10 will be a good age
My nephew is 11,
He is 13 and ready for one!
I think it depends on the child.Some kids have after school activities or are home alone and need a phone.
Actually, I need this for myself. I know I need a cellphone, but most are too complicated! I’m 58. Not quie a senior yet, but this looks like not just a good first cell phone for a tween, but a good first cell phone for a senior!
My step son is 15 and I feel he is ready to have a phone.
My son will be 9 next month.
My niece is 5. A few more years to go!
My son is 10.
My son is 9.
I think a child doesn’t need a cell phone until 12 or later. I see kids in the kindergarten age carrying one. IMy nephew is just the right age for his first cell phone.
my nephew is 10
Sixteen.
My daughter is 12 and yes, she is more than ready.
My son is ready…he’s 12.
My Niece Who Will Be 10 In A Few Months!
I gave them to mine at 15
My nephew is 12 1/2 and going on 16, he would like this one.
He is seven
My son will be 8 and it would be nice to have for emergencies,
It would be for my 9 year old jake.
My child is 11 and I really want the phone for before and after school emergencies.
My daughter just turned 29, so she is ready. I do remember her getting her first phone when she turned 16, when she started driving.
Would have to say when they are mature or at least 11 years old
My daughter will be ten in October and I think that she is mature enough to have her own cell phone.
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My daughter is 15.
This would be for a 14 year old.
14 and in need of one
My grandson is ready, he is twelve years old.
My son is 14 and needs a phone to contact me when he gets home from sport activities.
My son is 10 and he is ready for a phone, he likes to be on the go with his friends and it is much easier to know where he is at, I can just call him to check on him or tell him it’s time to come home for dinner.
My son is 13 years old.
my step son is ready at 10
For my niece who is turning 12
my daughter is ready and she is turning 11
My son is 12 and is ready for the phone.
My son is 11 and heading to middle school tomorrow. He REALLY wants a phone!
My niece is 13 and my sister and I have been talking a lot about her being ready for a phone.
he’s 9
My niece is 13 needs A phone
My nephew just turned 11 and is so anxious for his first phone!
I think 10-12 depends on the kid maybe even younger my son will be 9 soon and is begging some of his friends have phones
Fourteen
10
Thanks for the nice giveaway
my daughter is `11 and she is ready for a phone now
(Almost) 3 1/2
I am not exactly sure when I am ready for my kids to have a cell phone. I think it depends on their maturity and if it is necessary. I might start with a standard (non-smartphone) at a young age just to have easy contact with them and get them a smartphone when they are mature/responsible enough for one.
13 years old