Smartwatches might be better than phones for kids.

But not as good as just letting them run free without tech or tracking.

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The next Apple Watch SE will probably made of plastic, which isgreat for kids.

Kids sitting by a sports filed on their phones

Totally healthy behavior.Jacky Watt / Unsplash

And do we really need to track their every move?

Phone Home

Kids want phones.

They can play games, watch videos, and communicate with their friends.

Kids in hats using a phone

Enjoying the moment.Tim Gouw / Unsplash

Thats not to say that theres no risk in unsupervised play," says Mulvaney.

Ideally, schoolswould ban phones for all kids, but that still seems a way off.

Kids walking down the street together without phones

Kids without phones.Charu Chaturvedi / Unsplash