It kind of depends on the kid and their maturity level but I don’t feel like most kids are ready for phones till about age 12 and even then they might do some irresponsible things with the phones.
I don’t have kids of my own yet but this is something to think about because as you say, times have changed. Hopefully parental controls have caught up to some of the dangers that come with kids have phones of their own.
!BBH
Are 12 is too early for me..I can't even try it lol..yea, things have changed but still..i.mudt be in the guard to avoid unwanted stories