A 12-year-old author from Glen Allen is making it his mission to educate his peers about phone safety and responsibility by publishing a new book.
Aiden Ali wrote "Before You Get a Phone" as a guide to help kids and parents navigate one of today's biggest parenting decisions. Instead of simply asking for a cell phone, the 12-year-old started researching, thinking, and writing about the responsibilities, challenges and important decisions that come with having a smartphone.
"When is the right time to get one?" Ali said.
That question inspired him to write the book, which he finished just weeks before his birthday earlier this month. Ali said his book is not about convincing parents to get kids his age a phone, but rather about helping families who struggle with the topic.
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