First Phone Contract for Kids
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Our rules
BedtimeMy phone charges outside my bedroom at night, by ___ pm.
SchoolMy phone stays in my bag during class unless my teacher says otherwise.
PasswordsMy parents know my passcode and can check my phone.
AppsI ask before downloading any app or game.
KindnessI don't send anything I wouldn't say to someone's face.
PhotosI don't take or share photos of people without asking them.
StrangersI don't talk to people online I haven't met in real life, and I tell a parent if someone makes me uncomfortable.
MealsNo phones at the table.
AnsweringI answer when my parents call or text.
Screen timeMy daily screen-time limit is ___ hours on school days.
MoneyI don't buy anything in apps without asking.
CareI look after my phone and tell my parents if it's damaged.
Our own rule________________________________________
Our own rule________________________________________
If a rule is broken
Parent's promises
I'll explain my reasons for the rules.
I'll put my own phone away at meals too.
I won't overreact if you come to me with a problem online.
We'll review this agreement together in three months.
Child signature
Parent signature
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Questions
What age should a child get a first phone?
There's no single right age. Many families start around 10 to 13, often with a basic phone or strict limits first. Maturity matters more than the number.
What should a first phone contract include?
Bedtime charging, school rules, app permissions, online safety, kindness, screen-time limits and clear consequences. Including promises from the parent makes it feel fair.
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