Is a smartphone a good gift for an 8 year old?

I'm thinking of getting my soon to be 8 yer old an iphone 9 for her Birthday next Sunday. Would this be a good present?

Stop being an idiot. You have an 8-year-old to teach and raise.

Sure go ahead, but plan on her losing it or running up your phone bill.

I personally think that's too young for a smartphone, let alone a high end model. But if she is responsible then I guess it would be one helluva present.

Um… I didn't even get my first FLIP phone till I was 12. And that's literally only because we got it for free and added me to my parent's plan for $10. Kids play and socialize at recess, go to the neighbors and ask if Danny can come out to play. Don't.