If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone. In fact, surveys show the average age for a first one in the U.S. is around 10 years old.

So, when should a child get their first cellphone? Good Question.

"I try to avoid recommending one specific age," said Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center and Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communication and Media. "Instead, we recommend that parents who know their children best and know their children's level of responsibility and maturity look at why the child needs a cellphone."

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