Why do all these parents give their teenage kids cellphones?

Question

I think it is so crazy all of these kids having cell phones dont parents care who their babies are talking to there is no parental control on those things.

Answer 1

Those parents are stupid. I think they're more concerned about being their kids' friend than their parent. What's next, a brand new car as soon as they get their permit?

Answer 2

I think that there have been many valuable points brought up so far. But I also feel that this question hinges on several key factors. The age of the child, and above all, the maturity level & how responsible the child is. My daughter has had one for about 1 year now, and although her father and I are not together, we wouldn't have it any other way. But she is very responsible, and wouldn't consider running up excessive bills. Yet, she is also your typical adollecent in other ways.
Yet each child is differnt, and it also depends on how they are raised too. Some kids that I look at with cell phones,... I ask myself the same question, "what were those parents thinking????" I just think it depends on the circomstances, the child, and what the parent is looking to get out of it by providing a phone, peice of mind? Tracking to see it child is doing right or wrong? Or for safety issues, in case of emergencies.

Answer 3

Many phone companies have kid phones so the parents regulate who they call and who calls them. They also have gps tracking devices installed. I think phones for kids are great, that way kids have no excuses to call home.
Plus it's another thing to take away from them when discipline time comes around, it's something the kids will cherish and their behavior should improve when it's threatened to be taken away. Phones are cheaper, no one uses landlines anymore, families talk free with most plans, it's economical to get phones for kids. Additional perks, great to have at amusement parks, malls, some double as mp3 players. Safety in increased, not diminished with the availability of phones.

Answer 4

I gave my daughter a cell phone to 1 cut down on the time she was on the house phone so I could use it. 2. so i would be able to find her at anytime of the day. 3 so she could call me or anyone in case something happen.

It is not a bad parent that gives their child a cell phone.

All children have to grow up sometime and be given responsible and a cell phone can be a way for them to show they are grown up enough to have one.

Answer 5

some phones have a parental limit! hey my children are still below 5 and i dont overdo things but giving a teen cellphones is not crazy! maybe you seem confused and want your child safe right? i suggest you check his/her cellphone everyweek and check the contacts,images and messages dont worry Verizon has a phone where only emergency and your number can be saved :) i care about my children but of course when they get older and they are well behaved(not too much though) and they get good grades then of course i would reward them for it i wouldnt give them the most expensive car! but iw ould give them a car from that year and support them when they do things the right way

Answer 6

There actually are cell phones that allow parents to control who the kids can call.

I think cell phones are good in this day and age. You should be in contact with your kids at all times. Plus they can call if they are in trouble.

My little one is 5, and I already think this way!

Answer 7

I agree. Well, for the most part. But honestly before I got a cell phone there were SO MANY times when I wished I had one.

examples:
-getting lost in stores
-needing a ride from school
-getting creeped out by this guy near the bus stop
-forgetting well- lots of stuff
- EMERGENCIES
- ect.

Though they should have more control- they are EXTREMELY useful and I never feel safe without it on hand!

~paige

Answer 8

i've got not responded a teenager at right here with angst or the assertion boost up . As to the chores , infants desire path , they desire self-discipline and that they could have barriers contained in the family participants carry , because of the fact whilst they flow out into society because of the fact of each and all the goody 2 shoe;rs they are in a position to run a muck and do what ever they please and basically get a slap on the wrist for it. whilst the youngsters are raised with mothers and dads doing each and every thing for them , cooking , cleansing , making their mattress's , cleansing their room's doing the dishes , mowing the backyard's , washing the vehicle's and puppy's , however the youngsters nonetheless get a weekly allowance , whilst the teenager leaves domicile they're in-able to helping themselves appropriate so coaching them youthful what the genuine international is going to be like with domicile responsibilities is the terrific thank you to do it. I raised my infants to start up assisting do chores from age 7 , they start up with wiping the dishes because of the fact we dont own a dishwasher so they could be carried out via hand , my 2 oldest son's stay out of domicile and that they artwork , they are in a position to cook dinner , sparkling do their own backyard mowing and that they thank me for coaching them even nonetheless they too whinged and whined and b*tched why do I constantly could do it , humorous how mothers and dads never do something even nonetheless babies will possibly no longer see what the mothers and dads do they actually could take a closer look on the domicile. you could all ***** and whine and ***** all you like approximately how unfair existence is and how you didnt ASK to be born , however the reality's of existence are to get everywhere in this international you're able to sacrifice and pitch in with family participants responsibilities .and you have been born so recover from it lmao.

Answer 9

It can have good and bad benefits for parents I guess. Verizon has a new tracking system where you can track your kids whereabouts (without them knowing) at all times. Glad I'm not a kid anymore in these technologically advanced days or I'd be hit.

Answer 10

to communicate with their kids...track where they are...some control of knowing who their friends are and how much they call/ text one another...there's the bill that comes and reports everything. And also it is easier to find out about dropping off/picking up and emergencies...it's really quite helpful. But of course it does open doors to many other possibilities of negatives. But I think that it also gives one more tool for building social skills and it is very important.

Answer 11

Some for communication purposes. Divorced/seperated parents for example to send little messages everyday

some to track or be able to track their kids

some to teach responsibility

some cause they're spoiled and have to keep up with their children's friends and families.