Cell Phones: How Old Should a Child Be?

In recent years, the swift advances in technology have made new devices and gadgets more appealing to a younger crowd. Already, half of America’s teenagers have a cell phone and that number is growing. So how old should children be when they get a cell phone? The answer to that question requires an assessment of individual’s circumstances. One of the main reasons that cell phones are issued to children of all ages is the safety advantage. Cell phones provide parents with certain security benefits like being able to reach their children at any time. In addition, cell phones give parents peace of mind knowing that their children can place a call in case they are in an emergency situation. Other parents, however, are concerned with the legitimate problem that children may not be responsible enough to manage using a phone appropriately. With these issues in mind, parents should consider a few guidelines when determining what age is the.............read more