Do you think that an 11 year old should get a cell phone. It would be only 10 dollars extra monthly to add them to thier family plan. they already have a cell phone thier sister gave them, they just want it activated.
2007-03-09 11:19:43 · 13 answers · asked by NoneOfThat 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
It depends, do they have after school stuff or go anywhere by their self, because if they do then it would be a safety issue. You could always reach them if they had one. It would give you peace of mind.
2007-03-09 11:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by B.B. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say no, but it really depends on the maturity of the child. Whether or not they are mature enough to understand that it is only for emergencies.
I would suggest the LG Migo from Verizon. It look like a walkie-Talkie, but you can program four phone numbers in it plus 911. There no keypad so you wouldn't have the worry about the child using all you minutes calling his/her friends. Only 5 speed dial buttons.
Just an idea.
2007-03-09 11:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only with limited privileges. A cell phone would be nice to keep in contact with your children when they are out with friends or during a weekend activity. I would not allow them to take the phone to school. I would require them to use the phone only x number of minutes per month, mostly during nights and weekends. It would be a great way to test the responsibility of the child.
It's also great with the new cell phones that are GPS incase of an emergency.
2007-03-09 11:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read Stephen Kings Cell!
2007-03-09 11:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Cromag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I see 5 year olds with cell phones.
2007-03-09 11:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what they will be doing. If every one else in the family has one and they will be places with no access to a phone, then yes, it would be good.
2007-03-09 11:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Veruca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen those new cellphones that have like four to eight buttons on them. They are pre programmed numbers that allow the child to call certain people, but not anyone and everyone. Might be an interesting idea.
2007-03-09 11:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by Tropicalboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the kid. If they are responsible then yes but if you know they will drop and break it or get it stolen then no. I have friends that don't even have one and they are 15. She's very responsible but her parents won't give her one till she's 16 when she can drive.
2007-03-09 11:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by ftrastronaut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on just how mature the eleven year old is.
2007-03-09 11:23:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that that decision should be made with their parents. For the most part it is the parents' decision.
2007-03-09 12:31:24 · answer #10 · answered by mcoconut 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋