2007-01-07 10:27:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
A cell phone is an inexpensive, safe way to keep in contact when you and your kid are away from each other most of the day. The plan for the phone/the phone itself need not be expensive. You can get an inexpensive phone from Wal-Mart, Target, etc and buy minutes for the phone via a phone card.
I do not think a teenager needs their own land line while living at home. They will be up at all hours of the night, while you are sleeping,talking talking talking late into the night and teens need their rest. Also, it is good for the teen to know you can and will pick up the line every now and again. Will keep them on their toes.
2007-01-07 10:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by YaYa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a responsible teenager I'd say yes. What I mean by this is, when your parents ask you to do something that you know in your heart that you have time to do, you should do it. If they decide to buy you a cellphone and or give you your own phone line, you shouldn't abuse it. Don't go over your cellphone minutes and don't make a whole lot of long distance calls. Make sure you keep your grades up in school. Especially no back talk to your parents.
2007-01-07 18:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by lisaraye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you trust your teenager enough to use the cellphone or their phone line responsibly. The parent should make the call on whether or not their kid deserves a phone line. It should be a reward for the kid doing well in school or something like that.
2007-01-07 18:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by badazz_51 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SERIOUSLY.. yes...because it is for your safety..thats why parents dont let you at a young age to have cellphones its because you just use it for ordinary things like..Calling your friends because your bored.. why not use the your telephone? Used for RUMORS..lmao..used for braggin that you have a cellphone and someone dont..I have a cellphone and i use for Serious Communications..i use it for my own good..
2007-01-07 18:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! If they go over their minutes or use it inappropriately then it should be whisked away, but to have at school (high school can be VERY dangerous nowadays) it is a good idea.
2007-01-07 18:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it all depends if the teenager is responsible and really deserves it then yea they should get one but if they just want one because everyone else has one then they can wait until there eighteen
2007-01-07 18:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO its not a necessity and besides, I am 34 and don't even need a cell phone. We didn't have them when I was growing up and we managed ok.
2007-01-07 18:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by big stan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if they pay for it by helping around the house. They shouldn't expect it for free
2007-01-07 18:29:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!!
2007-01-07 18:37:29 · answer #9 · answered by petra_sweety 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea, long as there responsible with the minutes
2007-01-07 18:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋