10/14/2026
“Everybody else has one” tells you what other families are doing. It doesn't tell you whether your child is ready.
Before buying a first phone, ask:
• Can they look after it responsibly?
• Can they follow the rules you set for using it?
• Are you making the decision around their maturity, or pressure to keep up?
Patriot Mobile CMO Scott Coburn says he and his wife felt that pressure too. His advice is to look at your child's maturity before deciding it's time. You would set rules before handing over a bicycle. A phone deserves the same thought.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KmyUpELpMg
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