When do kids get their cell phones?

Question

I mean what age? My 11 year old child wants a cell phone and I was wondering if she should.

Answer 1

We got my son his first cell phone in Sept. He is 12 and in 7th grade. He plays football and basketball so it really works out when practice is cancelled or ends early he can call. Also he is starting to do more things with his friends like go to the movies so he can call and let us know when they need to be picked up. So far he has not abused the privilege, but he knows that he will lose it if he does.

Answer 2

My friend is only 10 years old, and she's begging her friends that she wants a cell phone. I think that children that young should not get a cell phone. First of all, they will loose it, and 2nd of all, they will be on the phone all the time, and the phone bill is sky high.
I think the resonable age is when the enter 7th grade. I got one when I was in 7th grade, and it helped me because children at that age love to be active. Maybe there is a sport after school, so you can call your child and tell them what time you are going to be picked up. My friend will get her cell phone when she's a little older. You can also get Disney Phone. It's a cell phone that you can tract your child where she/he is. Your child gets a limited text messages and time. It's a good phone for children who really want a phone.
Your child is 11, and she only has 2 more years to get a phone. You can get her the disney phone, or tell her to wait until she turns 13. Elementary children should never have a phone, I think.
If your a busy mother, best to get her a disney phone. (www.tmobile.com) because then you can call her. But if your a part time or a home mother, then she doesn't need one to at least 13. Search more about that disneyphone, I heard it's a good phone for adolecent kids. (9-13

Answer 3

If you had asked me this qeustion a year ago I would of said not before they were 13. Because I didn't get one until a month beore I was 13 it was pay as you go virgin mobile, however, I would say 11 is old enough, go with a prepayed one Virgin Mobile is a good choice a few of my friends still have the phone b/c they dont want a contract, also CRICKET! is a good phone b/c its ulimated minutes but it only apples in some states. anyways Tracphone and Virgin Mobile are both good my brother got one for his 10th birthday, he really isn't allowed to use it without asking but its for emergancy or if something was ever to happen I don;t go anywhere without my cellphone inculding school its on silent in my backpack b/c of all the shootings that have gone on. It's sad but true once kids reach double digets I would give them a phone prepaided now when they got a service plan It wasn;tuntil I was 14 when I got that.

Answer 4

I have had my cellphone for almost a year now. I'm 15. My parents decided to get me one because I am very active in school and extracurricular activities(I'm a school newspaper reporter, lots of service projects and school clubs and groups) I'm always away from home whether it be school related or activities with friends. I also walk home from school so the phone was beneficial as a safety issue. I believe personally that at 11 a child is not responsible enough to need a cell phone. However it is up to you to decide how responsible your child is and whether the cellphone is necessity because it is your money.

Answer 5

It depends on what YOU think. Is she responcible enough to not loose it.You should get a fire fly, amigo, or disney moble phone they are more for kids 7-12 then next year or when she is 13 or 14 she can get a razor or a cell phone she loves. If you let her get any cell phone she wants in a few years she will be exited and have something to look forword to. For now get her a disney moble phone. it's child friendly but a REAL cell phone! well hope i helped.

Answer 6

Depending on how responsible they are should determine @ when they should get a cell phone and for what reason they want one. Just because all there friends have one doesn't mean they should. You should start out with a prepaid minutes phone first before you get one added to your Bill, then you can see just how their going to use it. If the minutes are gone within the first couple of days I would suggest NO PHONE. There's nothing like getting a $300 dollar bill because Suzy likes to talk. My son got his phone on his 10th birthday...He' a diabetic and uses it in emergencies. he may text a friend once in a blue moon, but he's responsible enough to know thats why we got him the phone in the first place. We contact him, and vice versa.. His sister wants one now but ther's no way, She's not as responsible..Hope this helps.

Answer 7

I got mine when i was 10-11 I used it for emergencies or when i needed a ride home so I think she should have a cell phone

Answer 8

I gave my daughter a cell for her 13th birthday. She can call me from her friends, or the mall and any other time without having to ask someone or look for a phone. This way we both feel more secure in our ability to reach each other.

A lot of kids get them because there is no one home when they get out of school. If you do get one for them, be strict on the rules and explain your plan to your child and what his/her responsibilities for their phone are. Make them pay for the maintenance package on the phone out of their allowance. Be open about the bill and remember to get a text message package-the kids use it more than the minutes.

Answer 9

I am 13 and i have a cell phone. I'm in 8th grade and i got a cell phone when i was in 5th. My parents started off by my brother and I sharing a cell phone where we would bring it places so we could contact my parents. That was a christmas present. Then one month later in January, we got our own. I think it was a good thing because we really get more independence. If you need to, set deadlines. I am not aloud to text message. If you feel like that too then simply tell your 11 year old. But in my opinion-yes. They make your children happy and also they are a lot safer in emergency situations.

Answer 10

I got my 1st cell phone when I was 11. It may be young but here are the signs that she needs a cell phone.
1.Does alot of activities away from home.
2.Is responisble
3.Goes to peoples houses where you dont feel comfortable

As my mom did with my phone is got a prepaid one. She set the rules and said that i could ONLY use it to cal her and my dad, or othere familys when needed. If i wanted to do anything else I had 2 check with them. Its worked!! Some prepaided phones are boost i450, i455 (mine). Another good phone for younger children is firefly, or tracphone.Tracphones are only 20 dollars. I got my phone for christmas, if u feel comfortable maybe you can do the same. GOOD luck, NICOLE!