Cell phone debate

JE3146 · 03-19-2010, 08:15 PM

I had one at age 14, but never used it at all till I turned 17.. then I became addicted to it.

Honestly the longer you wait before introducing it the better off you'll be, but there's a fine line between that and the need to get ahold of him for emergency reasons and/or just needing a form of contact.

Where that line is drawn is ultimately up to you, but at 10... I think it's too young.

I agree with the above though. Disable txting, internet, all that crap IF you decide to get it.

03-19-2010, 08:26 PM

Get him a child cell phone. They have many, Check out CNet and your wireless carrier.

CNet Kids Cell Phone Reviews

It's good to let your kid have a phone as long as you have complete control over it.

If something happens and it may be the only way he can get in touch with mom and dad.

Thank hard about it first.

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03-19-2010, 08:15 PM	#1
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Cell phone debate I had one at age 14, but never used it at all till I turned 17.. then I became addicted to it. Honestly the longer you wait before introducing it the better off you'll be, but there's a fine line between that and the need to get ahold of him for emergency reasons and/or just needing a form of contact. Where that line is drawn is ultimately up to you, but at 10... I think it's too young. I agree with the above though. Disable txting, internet, all that crap IF you decide to get it.

03-19-2010, 08:26 PM	#2
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cell phone debate Get him a child cell phone. They have many, Check out CNet and your wireless carrier. CNet Kids Cell Phone Reviews It's good to let your kid have a phone as long as you have complete control over it. If something happens and it may be the only way he can get in touch with mom and dad. Thank hard about it first.