Canton Local Schools

What can you do now?

If you haven’t yet given them a phone…DON’T!

• No Smartphone until high school (14)
• If they need a phone, get them a flip phone and DON’T BUDGE.
• Begin assigning tasks for your child to do independently of you.
   

If you have given them a phone…SET LIMITS

• Renegotiate immediately
• No Smartphone at night-EVER! Have them plug it in/charge it in your room.
• Set restrictions. Learn how to control settings. "Wait Until 8th" - Phone Fundamentals.
• Establish phone-free times at home.
• Study Zones - No scrolling