Debate: Kids and Smartphones

What is one reason why kids should have smartphones?

• To play video games all day

• For educational purposes

• To avoid talking to people in person

• To spend all their time on social media

What is a potential negative effect of kids having smartphones?

• Improved communication skills

• Increased physical activity

• Reduced face-to-face social interaction

• Better time management

How can smartphones help kids in emergency situations?

• By playing games to distract them

• By allowing them to call for help

• By taking photos

• By teaching them how to avoid emergencies

What is a reason why kids should not have smartphones at a young age?

• They can use it to learn new languages

• It can lead to addiction

• They can make new friends

• It helps with their homework

How can smartphones be beneficial for kids' learning?

• By providing access to inappropriate content

• By distracting them from homework

• By offering educational apps and resources

• By making it easier to cheat on tests

What is a way to mitigate the negative effects of smartphones on kids?

• Increase the time spent on the phone

• Remove all games and social media apps

• Set strict usage limits

• Only use the phone for emergencies

Why might parents decide to give their child a smartphone?

• To keep them quiet

• To monitor their location for safety reasons

• Because all their friends have one

• To encourage them to spend more time online

What is an important skill that kids might not develop if they use smartphones too much?

• Typing

• Reading

• Social skills

• Math skills

How can parents ensure that their child is using their smartphone responsibly?

• By never checking their phone

• By allowing unlimited access to the internet

• By setting a good example with their own smartphone use

• By giving them privacy and trusting them completely

What is a potential benefit of not having a smartphone for kids?

• They will feel left out

• They won't be able to call for help in an emergency

• They might spend more time outdoors

• They will have fewer friends