We got a cell phone for our 11-year-old. Two years later, here's what we've learned.

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As parents, we all want to make the best decisions for our children, but there's no handbook for navigating the modern digital world. When my husband and I decided to give our 11-year-old daughter her first cell phone, it wasn't a decision we took lightly. Like many parents, we wrestled with the pros and cons. Would it keep her safe and connected, or expose her to risks like screen addiction and online strangers?