What is the appropriate age for a child to be given a cell phone. I say when they drive....16! What do you say?
2006-10-12 08:42:50 · 17 answers · asked by jimmills34 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
If the kid is responsible and has a lot of after school activities then 12-13, for emergency calls. A good prepaid one is good to have for them. Then they can "work" for the extra minutes to call friends.
2006-10-12 08:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by peg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-11 16:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Annamarie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say at 14. I didn't start caring about cell phones 'til I was 16 or 17, either one. But 14 is probably the best age 'cause that's when they start high school. Usually high school kids are busiest and need it more than 10 year olds. If you're gonna get a 10 year old a cell phone, get them the one that's heavily monitered, like the Firefly from Cingular.
2006-10-12 10:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, now here's a question. This answer might be a little vague, but I'm fairly sure it depends on the parents of the children. I've seen kids aged about nine or so, chatting on their phones. Now, personally, I don't condone this, but I believe parents should restrict their children on the plans they use, something like, "Only call your friends on this phone between these hours or you'll be paying the bill out of your allowance." Or something of that sort. However, it pretty much just depends on the parents and how strict they are. I do not wish to have children, but if and when I do, I think I'll be fairly strict.
2006-10-12 08:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're a great tool for emergencies at any age. For general calling, I say when the child can pay their own cell phone bill.
2006-10-12 08:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by barbiehow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when they drive, or have a car, it is good to have a cell phone in case of an emergency, but they don't need the plan with 500 minutes.
My mother-in-law gave her phone to her son when he was 14 so that he could call for a ride home when he needed one. Hello? 1800COLLECT? this is "pick me up" please connect me to my home number.....
I think the time for a phone with any minutes would be 18, or when they are ready to pay for it themselves.
2006-10-12 08:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think when they start going out a lot that you should get them a cell phone, it would be better for you so you can keep in touch. but then it's also important that they know if they run up the phone bill they will get a whoopen
2006-10-12 08:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by gets flamed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give a child a cell phone when they value that they have one.
2006-10-12 08:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by core966 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 13 and got mine a couple months ago. i use it mostly to organize people to pick me up or hanging out with my friends. in other words, my mom racks up the most minutes. i also use it to check in when im at parties and stuff.
but i think its wrong when i see 1st grades walking around at my private school with pink razr cell phones, they probably dont even know how to read the menus and stuff on them.
2006-10-12 08:52:31 · answer #9 · answered by sweet_plumeria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the Verizon Migo it only lets you program 4 numbers and can call 911. good latchkey kids
2006-10-12 08:50:53 · answer #10 · answered by Eyes of Green 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋