Took my Son’s phone away and he snuck and took it back

How old is he? Does he even really need the phone. ? Why not take it away permanently

Nothing works better than taking it away for a few months and making a list of things to earn it back, consistent good attitude as well, good luck!

he’s 13

sounds about right, What are a list of things you recommend?

Age appropriate chores, I ended up limiting all electronics with my daughter when I felt her attitude changing, I told her to find a hobby that did not include any electronics and she got into art and crocheting. I know it’s a little different for boys typically. The big thing is make sure you follow through so if you say 2 months you do not bend no matter what. Before I gave my daughters phone back I put every parental control on it between limiting screen time and starting with no web browse, certain apps ect…

If he needs a phone for calls, then get him a cheap basic phone. No apps or internet until he shows you he’s responsible for a more advanced phone again. Then maybe have him read some books, keep him occupied.

I have a 13 year old who does similar things stealing & lying hiding the phone ect. He's the only one with his own phone (his mom gave it to him) in his dad & my eyes were don't see the point as he does not go anywhere & we have a cell phone that all kids can use to text or call friends that sits in our kitchen. My opinion is they don't need a phone until 15-16 when they have work & are gone with friends driving around or going to do stuff. With that being said at 15-16 & having a job they can also learn responsibilities of paying thier own bill. I'd take it away & give it back once he shapes up & can act mature enough to have it. No lying, stealing, following your house rules ect. Make him work for it back put it in a locked safe for the time being or even shut the phone off until he proves to you he can be responsible enough to have it.

I have 5 kids. My two older boys are 12and 14. They have been begging for phones but I am putting it off for as long as possible. They don’t need them. Kids are getting phones way too young these days and have access to way too much. I got them Apple Watches that have cell service if they ever go anywhere and need to call.

@Kayla agreed plus all the bad crap on the internet they don't need to see. Tell them to be kids for as long as possible I always tell my bunch of kids being an adult sucks!

the phone is now f’ing missing again, “ outta no where “

the phone is missing again

that is such a smart idea that I wish I know about sooner, Especially being that I have camera’s in my house I wish I didn’t get them phones

🤦🏻‍♀️ if it was me, I would disconnect the line regardless of price and sell it. Sounds like he’s too desperate to have that phone that trouble or not he’s willing to do whatever to get it. I’m sorry you’re going through that. When I restricted pretty much everything besides calls, texts, and music the interest died down a ton.

I’m gonna keep them in my car and disconnect the service. This phone business is driving me insane

It’s not too late. You can always sell the phones and get watches. Or you can set up the phones with (screen time.) If they are iPhones. You set up their phones with a child account and you can control them from your phone. You can block any apps you don’t want them having access to. And you can set it up to where it will block only for certain times, or just permanently block it until you unblock it. So even if they have the phone they won’t be able to access certain things