Should kids wear watches?

I think the decision should be left up to the child as to whether or not they want to wear a watch. It would be nice if they would wear one to be able to keep track of time.

I think kids should wear watches.In some ways they need to learn read the time,and it is not convenient for them to look at the phones.For they will entertain themselves with all kinds of phones.But watch is simple and get them some simple ones would be helpful..lol

Kids can wear watches if they know already how to look at the time. Now if they are worn as accessory it is still okay even if they don’t know how to look at the time yet. Just make sure they are not wearing very expensive watches like signature watch. This is for their own safety.

I don't know. Kids don't really ever wear watches anymore. But, I'd much rather have them get a watch than a phone. I used to always get these cute watches with cartoons on them as a kid :P

I think so, my daughter when she was five, they were taught how to read time in school, but before that i already bought her a watch to wear. The cheap kind and designed for small kids with numerical time not the type of watch with a hand, (hour hand, minute hand, second hand). I also taught her how to read time with our wall clock so that she can be familiar when she goes to school. Good enough, she did not have difficulties in reading time.

I think children should be taught the value of keeping time. An affordable wrist watch would be cost effective. Cellphones should come later when they are old enough. Five-year old kids are too young for that. Cellphones also tell time and I use mine as an alarm clock other than my watch.

I think I was around 8 years old when I asked fir a watch, and got a nice one. To this day, I never want to be without it. The sooner kids learn how to use one, the better.

Of Course they should,once they're able to tell the time,at whatever age that might be..Make it fun for them while learning to tell time and gift them with a suitable type of watch when the time is right..It's all part of growing up,getting the responsibility to be someplace by a certain time and being aware of how and when to get there..

I think kids should wear their watches, of course. As early as they start schooling. As long as it's a watch, they can wear it. Even a 4 year old must wear a watch IF they start school. When thy start going to school. That's the time they should start wearing a watch. We have the same reasons why. Watches tell them how they should give importance to time, it helps them practice good time management (which must be practiced while they were young since it is very helpful when they grow up). Whatever brand or model it is, as long as it is a watch, they can wear it.

For me yes as long as they know the time so that they are responsible to handle time by there played or they are to be study.

Yes, i agree. Kids should wear a watch when they are able to read and tell the difference. IT'sa good way for them to learn as well as know the importance of time. I've been watching watches since i'm a child, around the age of 6. I was attracted by the fanciful and bright pink straps from watches, resutling in me wearing it. After that, i'm hooked to wearing watches, but pink is not my thing now.

I agree with all of your reasons. Also, a watch is a grownup gift to give a child. It tells the child that you don't think he is a baby anymore, and you trust him to learn to tell time and be responsible with it.

I think they should. As early as possible I think. It was good of you to have posted that because that is what I keep trying to remember-that one day so soon when my four-year old is ready to read the watch I would teach her to start using it. So that as early as she can she will get to learn the importance of time. I have not thought as to what age I should be allowing her to use a cellphone since she will not need it for I will be around her all the time till she grows up and she might hate me for that. Haha. Really, I'm just kidding-maybe sometimes. Haha. I don't have to--it is just a thought. I know I would be able to trust her. That is why I keep a track on analyzing if I am raising or will be raising her the right way for her to grow up decent and sensible, so I won't have to worry about her whereabouts when she has grown up. I hope I could do it all. Then I am contented .

These modern days kids are starting to wear watches.Even a class I kids are seen wearing watches.It is good that they do.It will help them to be timely and punctual and be more responsible.There are variety of designs and sizes special watches made for kids.Many of the kids watches are sporty looking and the price is not of much or costly.They are specially designed for kids ,so they would like to wear it

I think it is necessary for kids to wear watches. First, the watch is not something luxury today. Second, it is a good habit for the kids to understand the time and then having a good habit not to be late. They shall have a concept of the time. I love China

Hey nice discussion!! But to be honest I have never thought of this before. Anyway I think kids should wear watches from an early age and learn how to read the analog watch too!! I have a friend who wore digital watches from small age so she can't read the analog watch and gets really puzzled when she has to tell the time.

I think let them wear digital watches. that good for kids! and they must be always aware of time! that is kind of responsiblity