I know it depends on their individual maturity but what age is reasonable? I see 9 year olds with cell phones. egads!
2007-05-16 07:06:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I would get them the phone that doesn't have digits on it...they have phones with preprogrammed numbers...such as police, mom, dad
2007-05-16 07:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by Gonzo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We have a cell phone for our 9-year-old that only gets used for very specific reasons. If she is with us, at school or with her grand parents, she doesn't need it. If we take her to Disneyland or some place where we might become separated, she will have it for emergency use. However, the is no reason that needs a cell phone on a day to day basis. I can see where a teenager with a license should have one...beyond that, I see no reason that someone "needs" a cell phone before the age of 16.
2007-05-16 08:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type situation in which a child is living. I hate to say this but cell phones with cameras are the next thing to catch people in the act of doing harmful and illegal things when other tactics don't work.
2007-05-16 19:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children don't need cell phones, they should not be in situations where they will need cell phones. You shouldn't get a cell phone until highschool, when else would you really need it? If you want to talk to your friends wait to use the home phone!
2007-05-16 16:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by akfjlkjfeijofoofososd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 22 and still dont have a cell phone. So I say, never
2007-05-16 08:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my children each had one at 8 years old, they went to school that was quite far away from home. they could use them if they ever missed the bus or had an emergency. as long as they didnt abuse the privilage, they got to keep them. they are responsible teenage users now. like them or not, they are great, from a parents point of view. the peace of mind and security is great
2007-05-16 07:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by ♠ Merlin ♠ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
14 that's when they start high school and they might have to stay after school or start going out with friends but it should be pre pay and the child should earn money to put on the phone
2007-05-16 07:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A fast talker can talk parents into one by age 10.
2007-05-16 07:19:39 · answer #8 · answered by LuckyLilTroll2U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old enough to pay for the phone itself, the plan, the activation fees, and the bill itself!!!!
2007-05-16 07:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by ♦ Tiff ♦ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think children should have cell phones.
2007-05-16 07:08:34 · answer #10 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋