Children and Cell phones?

I'm agree with you, I think children shouldn't get their own cell phones until they're at least 17. Why would they need a cell phone anyway? Besides, it's still unsure that the radiation of the cell phone will harm the children's health.

i dun thnk she deserve it in such a younger age.as it can spoil her

It is very bad to give cell phone to the children of 11 year old. Let other children carry it. You make her understand about it.

I think giving mobile phones to children is not recommended it is useful for communication purpose but i don't think so they require mobile phones as they don't have to remain outside for long.

It wasn't so long ago that parents asked their teenagers to double-check that they had a quarter so they could call home, if need be. Then came cell phones. In 2000, just 5 percent of 13- to 17-year olds had cell phones. Today, 56 percent do, according to Linda Barrabee, wireless market analyst for The Yankee Group. Teens aren't just using their phones to talk. From rapid-fire "texting" to full-fledged Web browsing to videos and video games, cell phones have become portable computers. And that's opened up a whole new set of concerns.

Don't get her one. Chances are it would get lost.

i think its no problem.in this era cell phone is not a new thing anymore,its even become a primary needs.by giving ur daughter a cell phone it also could help you in finding her anytime you feel you need too.what u have to control is the use of the credit of the cell phone so u wont get a high bills on ur daughter cell phone:)

next thng you kids in kindergarten are going to be walking around with a cell phones but you should probably consider the disney mobile i think you would like that for her

it's contactblity instru ment so that's no problem

NO that age should not have one if their friend need to talk to them use the house phone! I grew up with no cel phone and realy the olny time I need one is if I am out on the road driving and need help Got along fine with a land line lol

I don;t think it nessesay. I don;t know about Ur country culture. But if her school is near from house, or you always pick her up, I think it is not nessesary to have one. me and my sis have cell phone when she 20 and I'm 17 years old. ^^

I could go either way on this one. It depends on how often she is away from you. I would give a child that age a cell phone IF they were going to someones house for the night or weekend, if they were home alone at all, and any other time they would not be able to contact you unless they had the phone. I would purchase prepaid minutes though and make sure you laid the rules out on who they could and could not call. I think she probably just wants to be cool and fit in with the rest of the kids, but that is just it-they are kids and they dont really need one! Good luck validating your point to her though!!

I would give my kid a cell phone, because you never know what can happen. Suppose you get separated in a mall. I think cell phones are a great way to give kids "practice" independence, especially of they are disabled. Take me for example; I'm in a wheelchair. I'm all grown up now, but I wish this technology had existed when I was a kid. I think it would've been great for me to practice being alone and doing things by myself, but still my have my mom a moment away via phone. Maybe that's a good a good strategy for your child, too, disabled or not.

Well... in these days I would have to say that your daughter's thought is not wrong. Cell phones are basic needs for us now. But as parents I understand you worry that your child will misuse the facility. I suggest that you talk with her class teacher and make the teacher holds your daughter's phone during class hours. Before and after class it is important for the child to have some means of communication device who knows she might face an emergency and needs to use a phone?

in my opinion if you able to give her cellphone, i think you should give the cellphone which one has design and feature for kids. It will make you easier to check her whenever you want if she go out for some time. But if you are not able to give her cell phone, i suggest you to explain her that at now she doesnt need much this things. I believe you know what a good way to persuade her :)

yes cells have became an obsession here in pakistan people of every walks have started rating as their necessity even children shows off with ever changing designs

I personally think it is too young. Why do they need it. To call their friends? They can use the regular telephone.Moreover its really dangerous as They could have them taken from them on the street

My 15 year old has a cell phone. It is lower end without all the fancy stuff. I like the fact that she can use it to call me at anytime or 911 if necessary. It could be viewed as spoiling, but again it's a lower end model and buys me some peace of mind when she is not with me. ok.................bye.

do not give them

I think that children's below 18 years shouldn't be allowed to use cell phones.