Yesterday I went to my cell company to pay my bill and since it is summer time I had my child with me. She was looking at phones while I was looking for some accesories for my new phone. As I was finishing up, she walked up to me and asked me if I would get a cellphone. I asked her why in the world she needed a phone. She said if I need a ride from dance class or if someone takes me or if I just want to talk to you. I work midnights, and she spends a lot of time with my mother. Also I was a victim of a crime, and the person who did it is getting out of prison soon. I am worried about what he might do to get back at me. I am wondering if I should give my daughter a cell phone. What do you think?
2006-06-09 18:41:18 · 41 answers · asked by Someonesmommy 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I think 16 would be an appropriate age. But I would get a phone with low minutes and make her help out with the bill. This should also help teach her responsibility
2006-06-09 18:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Polly Prissy Pants 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In average circumstances I think that anything under 11 is an absolute no-go. I think that at 16 it is a good age because the child can get a job and pay for it. Between those two ages it depends on the situtaion.
Given your unique set of circumstances especially with a perpetrator that might cause your daughter harm I would get her a child programable phone at the least. It can store like 4 numbers that you put in it. This way your daughter can get in touch with you but she is not going to be calling everyone and getting addicted to cell phones too early.
2006-06-10 10:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that 14 or 15 is the right age. There are phones at dance studios. You should trust your mother. No one will try to "get back at you."
If you don't know where your daughter is half of the time then it is probably good to get her a cell phone. Otherwise save your money and your time and tell your daughter she just has to wait.
2006-06-10 05:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation and how old the child is. My daughter, for instance, I got a cell phone for at 12 because she would be walking home from school and then waiting for an hour with a friend until I came and got her. My son, on the other hand, is 9 and won't be getting one soon because there is no need, he's never out on his own.
2006-06-09 18:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I got my first cell when I was 13, and it was very useful, I could keep in contact with my parents if I had to stay after, or they could check on me whereever I was. And in your situation it would probably be very helpful if the person who wronged you is coming out of prison. Also you can have alot of power over what she uses a cellphone for. You can get prepaid, you can check her call logs. So I think 13 is a good age. Or maybe 12 if she's mature.
2006-06-10 05:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by bloomingrose413 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the child is old enough to take care of the phone and if you are comfortable getting it then go for it. Try one of those new firefly phones. You can program the numbers into it so she will only be allowed to call those, plus emergency numbers. The phone is about $100 and I think that a special seprate service plan has to be bought (no family share minutes that I know of.)
2006-06-09 18:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by ^v^ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14 1/2. It's when they get the maturity. Get a cell-phone that has minutes. There are some brands that you can buy minutes at a CVS (or similar store) with a card (which cost $10 for an hour of minutes).
2006-06-11 06:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by the Politics of Pikachu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Try the Firefly. It is a wonderful phone for kids. I gave one to my daughter who is 10. It works like this. You enter the numbers on the phone. There is no key pad if you are worried about her calling everyone. On the side of the phone is a button for 911. You buy minutes either on-line or buying calling card for more minutes. The parent puts in only the important numbers for her to call like mom, neighbor, sister, etc. So I say definitely.
2006-06-11 19:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by dolores_zotigh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sixteen. Your daughter shouldn't be left alone without an adult. If she's at dance, there should be adults there to let her use theirs. Any younger than sixteen they aren't able to drive and have other parents or you take them places, and shouldn't be left alone without some sort of who what where when why planned out and talked about. I get sick when I see these 4th grade girls with cell phones that walk around and talk on them.
2006-06-11 15:45:04 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
l think year 7, first year of high school is Ok. but it you have personal reason why you would like her to have one but arent sure. l would get her one, a preapid phone and give her a allowance each month, if she spends it all them no more credit till next month. Or get her one and bar her from ringing out in it. through the phone compnay. You can get certain numbers unbarred that she can only call.
2006-06-09 23:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋