Cell phones and facebook for 10 year olds?

I myself am dreading this age. My 3 oldest are 6, 7 and 8. My sister in law is only 9 and has had a facebook since she was 7. I think it's just crazy. I wont allow my children to have an online social account until they are at minimum of 13, longer if I can help it. As for the whole cell phone deal I survived without a cell phone until I was 16 or 17. I personally see no point what so ever in a pre-teen having a cell phone. My husband on the other hand thinks that around 10 or 11 is an okay age as long as it's prepaid. I completely disagree with that. People tell me my kids will be much safer with one. I also dont see how with that either. What's wrong with teaching our children right from wrong and who to avoid and how to use personal defense if somebody is trying to harm them? I refuse to get my children a cell phone until they are older then 14. My childrens friends alread have them and I dont see how it's okay. The world is too advanced these days. I'm not even 30 yet and I hate the fact how quick people are trying to get their children to grow up. Let them be kids!!

This is something that I am not looking forward to with my daughter. She is almost 4 and already her little friends in daycare know who has a tv in their room and who doesn't. She does not have one and right now she is ok with this. I made the decision because I want her to sleep at night and she is one of the few that does sleep all night long. I am not sure what age she will be when she gets a cell phone as I will try and stay home as long as I can so she does not need one. If I found out she was texting in class I would take it away. Facebook will be out of the question until she is older. I know some family members let their child have one but have rules like all your friends must be my friend as well or I will have access to your page at all time. No friends unless ok by me first. But it is still scary. I wish kids biggest problems were still what do you mean we have to come inside now. Now having to force them away from tv and video games. I will keep very close tabs on my daughters online use when she gets to that age.

If these aren't needed or not essential to have them , I think your decision is right. Well, you can show to her what is facebook so she can have an idea. Leth her understand why she can't have facebook at this moment. If you have desktop at home which she an use why buy laptop. Let her understand the importance and the good and bad influence these might bring to her. Age? Six grade can have mobile and facebook, laptop isn't necessary because I have desktop.