Many parents give their old IPhones to their kids to use, including me. When the phone still works it makes a great source for educational apps for kids. Or fun games as well. No need to have it connected to a service plan, they just connect with wifi and enjoy. It makes doctor visits less stressful and I don't have to worry about kids playing with my phone and accidentally calling someone I should have deleted off my contacts years ago.
Another idea, if you don't have your own kid who needs one, is to donate the phone to a teacher. I've known teachers in the past that ask for old IPhones, especially in the lower elementary grades for use in their classes. For example, my son's preK teacher had the kids using the phones with a letter writing app in her "writing center". The kids, especially those who may not like to write due to special needs, enjoyed getting to "play" on the phones. Your donation would benefit children in school districts where the funds may not be there to purchase tablets for each class. Since the phone is now in the hands of kids, it's nice to allow them to make the phone theirs. Or before you donate it, make it look more kid friendly. I have created these sports themed decals to do just that. A little decal and the phone looks new again. :)
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This has been one of those times when I wonder why didn't I think of this sooner?
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