A practical assessment to help parents make one of the most important technology decisions they will face.
30 honest questions across 6 categories that look at the things that actually predict healthy smartphone use — not just age.
These free resources are here to help you think clearly and decide wisely about technology in your home. They are not a recommendation that any child should have a smartphone, social media account, or any other online access.
They do not set a score, age, grade, or milestone that automatically means your child is ready. A high score or completed checklist does not override your own judgment, your family's values, your child's unique needs, or professional advice when you need it.
By beginning this assessment, you agree to treat it as a guide for reflection and conversation — not as a prescription from Form & Verity, From Guardrails to Wisdom, Andrew Simmons, LPC-S, or Andrew Simmons Counseling, PLLC about what decision you should make. You remain the parent. You know your child, your home, and your circumstances best.