There’s a lot of talk going on right now about a smartphone-free childhood. Statements such as ‘all under 16’s should be banned from owning a smartphone’ are neither practical nor possible, but all of this makes things very difficult for parents who want clear information to make an informed decision. Internet Matters have lots of clear information which should be useful for parents. In THIS article Internet Matters look at a number of aspects such as balancing concerns with safety and limiting risk. In THIS article there’s a parents guide to smart phones versus dumb phones. Together these articles and the links within the articles have lots of up to date, useful information to help make a decision.