Should a 12 year old have a smartwatch?
A simple smartwatch with only GPS and calling features may help parents ease into independence. Older kids can handle more responsibility — but still need parental rules for screen use. At this stage, many parents consider shifting to a phone instead of just a watch. It’s generally recommended not to get children a smartwatch until they can play outside independently. Therefore, it’s not easy to specify the exact age at which a child can wear a smartwatch. However, somewhere between 7 and 10 years old, a child is old enough to use a children’s smartwatch.