Basic, kid-friendly cellphones have been on the market for years, Most devices offer parents the ability to restrict calls to a list of mom- and dad-approved phone numbers and thay how many calls and texts can be made.
For parents adamant about getting their kids a smartphone, apps like Kytephone can be installed on most to manage what kids can access, and when. it parents to block calls and texts from strangers, and to filter out inappropriate content. When parents are not with their children, they are still able to access their kids' phone record remotely, seeing in real-time who their kids are communicating with, how much time they’re spending on specific games, and what photos they’re taking and sending.