The Federation Council talked about the safe age for a child to use a smartphone

A child can start using a smartphone at the age of 12-14 years, however, if parents have accustomed the child to digital culture from an early age, he can start using the gadget earlier. This was announced on November 4 by Deputy Chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy at the Federation Council, Senator Artem Sheikin.

"Today, a mobile phone for a child is not just a means of communication in the classical sense, but a part of the educational and social environment. In a world where technology is becoming an integral aspect of everyday life, it is impossible to completely isolate children from gadgets. <...> The age of 12-14 years can be considered a safe guideline for self—use of a smartphone," he said in an interview with TASS.

Sheikin stressed that it is necessary to find a balance so that the child does not find himself in the "digital shadow of his peers", but also does not get problems from the lack of restrictions.

"The approach should be conscious and step—by-step: first, limited communication and communication functions, then a gradual expansion of opportunities as they grow up and understand," the senator said.

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On November 3, Sheikin made a proposal on the need to introduce a special children's SIM card regime in order to protect minors from fraudsters and Internet threats. He stressed that it is important to actively use the built-in children's modes of smartphones, which limit the installation of applications and filter calls and messages.

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