Kids' smartwatches offer a lot of the same communication benefits as a smartphone, like calling and texting, but with more security, privacy and control by the parents.

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.” ...

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