It all comes down to the amount: is it an extra $10 or $1000 you are getting ?
Having a cell phone with limited access, or a cell phone with no supervision and a credit card in it are two completely different propositions. People in these discussions tend to assume the latter, when most parents go for the former and progressively relax the limitations and supervision.
Looking around, kids are getting smartphones primarily to call/be called by their parents, message relatives, and use Google Maps when they're lost. Smaller kids have everything else locked away, and only expand their interaction circle to school and friends before getting access to the wider web.
Having a cell phone with limited access, or a cell phone with no supervision and a credit card in it are two completely different propositions. People in these discussions tend to assume the latter, when most parents go for the former and progressively relax the limitations and supervision.
Looking around, kids are getting smartphones primarily to call/be called by their parents, message relatives, and use Google Maps when they're lost. Smaller kids have everything else locked away, and only expand their interaction circle to school and friends before getting access to the wider web.