The Right or Ideal Age for Children Should Have Smartphones

Smartphones are everywhere, especially in the hands of our children. If we believe the numbers, then most kids get a cellphone at age 10, and that's not all. Other surveys show that some children under age six already tote around their own smartphones.

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Most psychologists say that age does matter when it comes to owning a cellphone, and parents should be strict in allowing their children screen time when using these tech devices.

Remember to Set Limits

On the live with Kelly and Ryan, Kelly Ripa has always seemed frank with her audience about raising her children when they were young. Her daughter Lola was always bugging her mother for a smartphone because all of her tween friends had one.

Ripa didn't think Lola as a middle school child was ready for one, but her husband Mark Consuelos caved in. Lola got her smartphone at age 11.

Ripa made sure to se…

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