My 9-year-old has been begging for a phone but I’m not ready to give her a smartphone with full internet access, so I’ve been looking at basic flip phones as a middle ground. I want something where I can limit who she can call and text, maybe set time restrictions, without her being able to bypass everything in five minutes. Anyone have experience with a specific model that actually makes this easy for parents to manage?
Most basic flip phones don’t have strong parental controls. Check models like the Verizon Care Smart or GizmoWatch; they offer limited controls but won’t be perfect.