2006-08-18 11:21:29 · 19 answers · asked by Patrisha 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
A non-activated one.
2006-08-18 11:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by carl l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a 5th grader does not nbeed a cell phone. You can't use it during school hours and there are still plenty of pay phones which he/she could use to get in touch with a parent after school. Always carry a quarter for the phone instead. Better yet, provide the 5th grader with a bell calling card instead.
2006-08-18 12:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I just bought my 5th grader a pre paid cell from Wal-Mart for $50. she can not take it to school and she has to earn the money for her pre-pay cards. So far so good. She understands the value of a buck so she is very careful with her minutes.
2006-08-18 11:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good heavens, why on earth does a 5th grader need a cell phone?
2006-08-18 11:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my goodness, I didn't even get my first cell until I was 15!
But you should really try one of those "firefly" phones, from cingular I believe. They let you program like 5 numbers in them, and it's just a one time fee, I hear a lot of good things about them from fellow co-workers.
If not that, I would reccommend just a pre-paid phone- no contract, and just add minutes when needed.
2006-08-18 11:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by playdoh1986 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get the phones that only allow them to call pre-programed numbers such as the LG Migo from Verizon
Giving parents the added peace of mind, the LG Migo (VX1000) from Verizon Wireless is a kid-friendly wireless phone to stay in touch. Designed for Tweens, kids ages eight to twelve, the Migo delivers a variety of parental controls, including a simplified keypad that allows parents to program in 4 numbers, a speakerphone and a dedicated emergency key.
LG Migo (VX1000) Features
Kid friendly compact design for Tweens, kids ages eight to twelve, to stay in touch
Parent-programmed phone list with a 4-number capacity, perfect for calling Mom and Dad while restricting outgoing calls to everyone else
Dedicated Emergency Key for added peace of mind should something unexpected happen
Integrated booming speakerphone for loud and clear communication
2006-08-18 17:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by floyd_rowe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto, a cell phone should come on the scene around middle school beginning of high school...but if you need to keep in touch a pager or pre-paid cell phone is the best way to go.
2006-08-18 11:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by Kory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? I got my first cell phone when I was 18
2006-08-18 11:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tasha D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the toy one made by matel that makes noise when the buttons are pushed. Definately not a real one!
2006-08-18 11:28:08 · answer #9 · answered by Steve S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a firefly from cingular OR an LG migo from verizon
2006-08-18 14:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋