2006-09-07 14:36:23 · 43 answers · asked by :) 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
when they're old enough to pay for it
2006-09-07 14:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the individual child. If they participate in a number of activities and are out of the house a lot, it can be helpful for them to be able to get in touch with you in case of an emergency (or a cancelled practice!)
There are a number of cell phone companies that have phones designed for kids, which limit who the kids can call and recieve calls from, and limit the minutes they use.
2006-09-07 16:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are no longer a kid. Many of us did just fine without phones until we were in our late teens. A cell phone is a distraction for any kid, and is a complete waste.
2006-09-07 17:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by EDDie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this may sound kind of mean but it depends how much your kid is gone. if your kid never goes to friends houses or to parties or anything, or after-school activitys, they don't need one. then on the other hand, there are a handful of 8 or 9 year olds who desperatly need a phone becuase they are always on the go! try this. have them write down 1 time each day they would need to use there phone. use this as a guide of how much they actually need it. whatver you do, don't get one of those firefly phones! they are a rip-off and real phones are a MUCH safer idea!
2006-09-07 14:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by Val 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 12 or 13, but make sure you get a prepaid phone for them. At that age, kids like to talk and you could end up with some large bills.
2006-09-07 14:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say when they are out of high school, employed and can pay the bills themselves. Until then, a pay phone calling card is the best thing - it's not as easy to use during school hours when students are SUPPOSED to be paying attention in class - pay phones are located where kids should be and not where they shouldn't be.
2006-09-07 14:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by braingamer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im a mother of four,,so this is my take on the situation,as soon as their at the age where they go places on their own, i say get it,.....but get a track phone,.....so they can earn the miniutes by doing stuff around the house,... and getting good grades. And bonus, you'll allways be able to get a hold of them,..cause they will have a phone lol.
2006-09-07 15:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 or 13
2006-09-07 14:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by luv_my_lou 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a kid should get a phone when they need it or when they have shown that they are responsible enough for a phone .personally, i think a good age is 13-15.i can't stand seeing 7and 8 year olds with phones
2006-09-07 14:45:20 · answer #9 · answered by Lana L. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not until they are 18
2006-09-07 14:42:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
13
2006-09-07 14:43:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋