I have 3 children, 2 boys and a girl. The boys are 11 and 10, do you think they are too young for a cell phone? Why or why not? I found this new cell phone for kids. It allows you to block out times when they cannot talk (even times being blocked out, emergency numbers can be called) and also put in numbers they can call and those they cannot call. Thank you for helping me with this.
2006-12-14 03:02:23 · 16 answers · asked by lil_southern_pecan 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
My oldest son is 11 and I got him a cell. I used to think that was too young but truthfully, I got it for my own selfish reasons. He's in middle school now and I get to pick up the phone and know what he's up to whenever. It's great! And the comfort of knowing he can call me whenever and for whatever is priceless! You really enjoy it.
2006-12-14 03:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Susan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I personally think it is too young. Why do they need it. To call their friends? They can use the regular telephone. Do they go away from home enough that they need to call you? Or are you traveling alot that they need to call you without it being long distance. If none of those reasons exist, then no they dont need a phone. Wait till they start driving, then see. I didnt give my kids one until they had their drivers license. Then the phone was used alot, as she was always lost LOL. And got into a minor ditch accident and needed to call us for help.
2006-12-14 03:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by yournotalone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they're too young, ONLY if you get them the phone that gives them 3 numbers - mom, dad and emergency...though i would be afraid my kid would hit the emergency button by accident. There is no need for anything more than this however, it's just a safety device or a way for them to call you when they're done soccer practice without getting gross pay phone germs...yuck..
2006-12-14 03:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by jamie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that this is too young for a cell phone.They could have them taken from them on the street but my own personal feeling about it is If they cant hear you call them they are to far away from you at that age.
2006-12-14 03:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by knowsitallandabitmore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm im 11 and i hav a razr...although i can get it taken away. disney fones r ok...from verizon there is this thing call the migo and cost 50 bucks each from verizon. they hav 4 programable numbers and a 911 button and speaker fone. although u hav to ask weither they r responsible enough and make them work to pay for part of the phone bill or the fone. thats how it works for me. i hav a company which sells stuff and also recieve an allowence. so yea go for it. the 11 year old should be ready
2006-12-14 03:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by v1razr 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like Verizon's little kids phone. It allows you to add the numbers of shortcuts to call important people- i.e. you, a best friend, etc. but there are no keypad numbers so the kids can't dial numbers. I think it is to insure they practice safe phone etiquette!
2006-12-14 03:07:25 · answer #6 · answered by mrjohntesh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't give children cell phones. That's ridiculous.They will lose them, break them, or trade the phones for cheese sandwiches at school. Seriously.
Use your head.
2006-12-14 03:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. children hat young dont have enough friends to use a cell phone nor do u need to waste the money
2006-12-14 03:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by Dope boy magic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-11 23:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a great idea. It teaches them to be safe, who to call in an emergency and it also teaches responisibility. Use this as an opportunity to teach them about these issues.
2006-12-14 03:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by New Mommy! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋