Should Kids Be Given Cell Phones?

Posted by Jason Stlotnik

January 9, 2010

Cell phones are a part of life throughout the world, that is hard to deny. But what is the appropriate age for a kid to have a cell phone?

There are associated benefits and detriments to children having their own cell phones. If they have a phone too soon, they may become spoiled. When children receive expensive items when they are very young, they may continue to ask for more and more things as they grow up. Having their own cell phone may not only distract them from doing their chores and studies, but they also have ready access to other children who may be involved in undesirable activities.

There are, however, advantages to children having the use of cell phones. Cell phones can help them to be more responsible, and it also gives them experience with technologically advanced devices while they are young. Cell phones also provide a means for children to get help when an emergency arises and they need immediate assistance. It also gives them a way to check in with their parents so that their whereabouts are monitored. While it gives children more independence, it can also help them to feel trusted.

When all things are considered, most parents agree that the advantages of cell ownership for children more than compensate for the disadvantages. However, all children must be given guidelines and restrictions for cell phone usage, and parents should not purchase the very expensive phones, as they may increase the risks involved. It is critical for parents to be aware of their child’s level of maturity and sense of responsibility before giving him or her a cell phone.

It will be up to them if they want to spoil their kid or discipline them, both with the use of a cellular phone. It would be wise to also consider all the other factors involved when your kid will use a cell phone aside from just the pros and cons. This includes the costs, the features the phones have, the places where your kids will be using the cell phones and what the phones can access such as the Internet. All this may prove to either be a benefit or a disadvantage depending on how the parent may perceive it.

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