It’s not just feeling left out. It’s literally being left out. Tons of socializing happens on phones, like it or not. An 8-10 year old will be able to tell you which classmates have a “crappy” phone or no no phone. Just ask them.
I personally think it sucks and it’s a huge burden on people that aren’t well off, but that’s the way it is.
Having an iPad can provide a lot of the same social value, since you can still use social media or instant messaging apps. Only a minority of the social value that you can't get from a flip phone comes from being able to use it during the school day, IMO.
Although a flip phone with a good keyboard would be preferable, so quick typing is easier.
It’s not just feeling left out. It’s literally being left out. Tons of socializing happens on phones, like it or not. An 8-10 year old will be able to tell you which classmates have a “crappy” phone or no no phone. Just ask them.
I personally think it sucks and it’s a huge burden on people that aren’t well off, but that’s the way it is.