Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use
Viewpoints
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 10 minutes
Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
