In El Paso, parents are rethinking when to introduce their children to connected technology. Many are no longer focused on when to give their child a smartphone, but rather how to introduce them to technology in a more controlled way. A kid's smartwatch is being considered by some families as a middle ground, emphasizing communication and parent-managed features.

These devices limit access to social media and the open internet, providing a more restricted environment for children to learn about technology. Further details on kid's smartwatches and introducing children to connected technology are available from Verizon, as reported by KVIA ABC-7.