There has been a lot of information in the news lately about how our smartphones are ruining our lives. There’s even more information out there about how we should limit the time teens spend on their phones. Read on to find ways to make phone buying less painful. This is true. It isn’t healthy to be glued to your phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter how old you are, but that doesn’t mean cell phones are all bad. There are actually some really good reasons to get your kid a smartphone! Whether you’re getting your teen a phone for the first time, you’re upgrading to a smartphone, or it’s just time to replace that old dinosaur, here are some tips that will make the process a lot less painful. Decide What Kind of Phone to Buy The first thing you have to decide is what kind of phone to buy. This may be the easiest part of the process if you listen to your teen. Chances are, they already know what they want! However, there is more to consider than just their wishes alone. Price is a big one. According to Deal News, “New Android…