,she will be 7 on xmas eve and the pone i got her is a motorola pnone its about 3yrs old ,it cost me £40.00 pound for the phone and that comes with £30.00 pound in it,
2007-12-19 12:53:38 · 31 answers · asked by suzywong 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
the £30.00 pound that is in the phone came with the pone,i did not put it in it
2007-12-19 13:30:18 · update #1
I'll give it till Boxing day till she's locked it up
2007-12-19 21:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, I think that you should re-think your options. At six, children do not possess much discriminatory power– so what will prevent them from giving their number to a stranger?
Also, by you giving her the phone might send her the message that you no longer care about her. Strange as it may seem, at that age children should not be anywhere without adult supervision. Giving her the phone will show to her that you don't care where she is, just as long as she calls and lets you know that she isn't there. Plus, giving her a cell phone will give her an excuse to not be with you... do you really want that?
A mobile phone is a great responsibility, despite it not seeming so. It is irresponsible for a parent to give a child a mobile phone when the child is at an age where she really should not be anywhere away from her parents.
2007-12-19 21:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is ok to get a child a cell phone if it is made clear it is used for emergency purposes. I bought my little cousin a Firefly cellphone last year for XMas (she was 4yrs old). It's a safe way for a child that age to be able to call immediate family members just in case. It's easily programmed with numbers and the child will only be able to dial those numbers. The phone comes with 30 prepaid minutes and anything after that you have to purchase at a store or reload the phone online. It has cool accessories, faceplates, etc so they can still feel grown up. As far as getting a child an actual cellphone that isn't kid friendly, I think that's a bit much.
2007-12-19 21:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by aadawnw 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
She's not old enough and I better watch my mouth because I feel very strongly about irresponsible parents like you. Some four letter words come to mind only I daren't use them on this site, although I don't care about violation notices. Eat my shorts! You've bought the phone knowing of the dangers, knowing the microwaves fry the brain, knowing they can cause brain tumours. Go on the National Radiological Society website if you really want to know. If you've bought her one so she can phone you if she has a problem then shame on you. You're the parent, not the bloo@y phone. Children ought to be banned from using them. She'll probably get mugged and have it taken off her. Have you thought of that at all? Stupid, stupid person.
2007-12-19 21:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by Sandee 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Really the only reason a kid that young should have a phone is for emergency use, it should be locked to any unknown numbers and have all the contact numbers for parents ect on speed dial, as well the child should be taught how to use properly so they know...but a kid that old does not need a phone for chit chatting friends and stuff, way to young for that.
2007-12-19 20:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
She's too young. Most kids get a cell phone at the age of 10-12 unless you're trying to spoil her then whatever.
2007-12-19 21:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by Twistie™ 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
She probably doesn't need it if she's six since she'll either be around you or some other trusted parent most of the time.Think of when and for what she would use it for: probably not to chat with friends since she would probably rather play with them and can you trust her with something so expensive or would it become a hassle? I honestly wouldn't worry about getting my kid a phone until their at least 12. But that's just me.
2007-12-19 20:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
There's nothing more frustrating for a kid than waiting for the battery to charge when you've got your lovely new mobile.
BTW you can buy 'em new for about £15 from Argos sales.
BTW You can also use the fone to track where the kis is if you get a Prog. off the internet.
2007-12-19 21:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
disregarding possible health implications 6 is still much too young for a mobile phone, she should be out playing with her friends not phoning/texting them. This could begin a habit that becomes hard to break, and expensive to maintain.
2007-12-20 03:21:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth does a 7 year old nee a phone, yes she is too young to have one
2007-12-20 04:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by Baps . 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think so because at that age kids don't go too many places by themselves,
Maybe when she is in junior high and starts joining sports and basketball and going on dates and such she would have a need for a phone
2007-12-19 20:57:58 · answer #11 · answered by Em 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋