Do you give your Child a Cellphone?

When I was working full time and a single mom, my daughter did have a cell phone to keep in constant contact with me. I did not feel comfortable otherwise. Someone stole her cell phone and I just took the responsibility away from her. She liked to show it off and use it when she wasn't supposed to and so she has no cell phone now. She borrows mine when she goes to walk the dog or walking with her friends to their home. She always ensures she returns it. I may trust her with a cell phone in the near future because she is older and more responsible now.

Hello, lynboobsy11. If I have my child, I'll give him/her a cellphone. First of all, I'll tell him/her how to call others and receive from others politely to aviod the possible troubles. I give my kids a phone because I think it's convenient for me to contact with him/her at any time. What about you, lynboobsy11?

My wife does not use. I use sparingly. In school, it is not allowed. While playing it is not required. Mostof the remaining time he is with us. Where is the need for cell phone. May be working parents require to give their children a cell phone.

We just gave our 9 year old daughter a cell phone. We got it for her because she is going to stay with family out of state for the summer and we wanted her to be able to call us when she wants without running up running up the phone bill out there. We have a family plan so she is only allowed 200 mins. a month. So far it has beeb working out pretty well. I do like knowing that I can get ahold of her whenever I need to. I still think she is a little young but maybe this will teach her some responsability.

My 13, 15 & 18 yr old all have cell phones. They are very responsible with them because they are in charge of paying their portion of the bill. If they go over in minutes, they pay the difference. I feel that this teaches them responsiblity and makes their phones more important to them so they care for them properly.

Hi, I have given my daughters a cell phone to use only in emergencies. They are pretty dependable so I am not too worried about them abusing that privilege. I have seen lots of kids using cell phones at school for cheating on tests etc... If my kids ever did that they would quickly lose the cell phone. cheers,

My eight-year-old girl already started asking for a cell phone, but I think it is still to early to give her one. As she will only learn how to waste the time and phone bill to talk rubbish with her friends. She may lose the cell phone too as she is a careless girl. So I will wait till she is 11 or 12.