It is healthier to talk to your friends instead of communicating via social media, You can also easily be hacked, get your information exposed to the world and to people that shouldn't know. A cell phone distracts people from what is happening around them. Useless and a big NO.
A 13 year old shouldn't have a phone because it can give them access to a world full of dangerous things and people. Yes, you can have all the information that you want or need at your fingertips, but there are many people who like to hurt others or give misguided information. Online bullying is a huge problem in the modern world and it starts with having a young person who doesn't fully understand the dangers of phones. Online bullying is only a portion of it. It can destroy friendships, give you wrong information, and distract you from what is actually important. Letting a 13 year old, who doesn't fully understand the world, can harm them through a phone. There are many pros and cons with letting younger people have phones. They can be super helpful with a lot of things, but it would be better to stay on the safe side and protect young minds from the possibilities that could potentially damage them in the long run.
