What age is right for kid to get mobile phone ?
By strogy
@strogy (131)
November 22, 2007 6:57pm CST
How old, do you think, kid have to be, to get mobile phone for use? And how to choose the right phone and plan.
I have this problem on my mind for a while. I'm working abroad many months every year and our daughter is now 6 years old. She's using PC very well, so the next step is phone. But only 6 years of age, maybe too young for this yet.
Share with us your opinion. Thanks.
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9 responses
@ummiter (13)
• China
23 Nov 07
As a communication tool,mobile phone play a great role in today's life.Everyone need to communicate with others,but for young kids,all the talking they have in school is enough,they don't like adults,need mobile phone to deal with thier bissiness,works and so on.Besides,the games that loaded in mobile phone is a problem for young kids.For me,I got my mobile phone one years ago,when I graduated from my high school.I think 15~18 is a good choice.
@strogy (131)
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23 Nov 07
Hi "ummiter", do you remember when mobiles became common gadgets? Did someone in your family used laptop 10 years ago at home? I do honestly think that mobile today is one of the needest things around.
Very shortly most of us will carry just and only phone, which can do everything you need on daily basis. That's not sci-fi :)
Many thanks for response.
@yojspew (171)
• Philippines
23 Nov 07
I think 6 years old is too young to carry a cellphone..I don't have kids yet but when I have one someday..I think I will give her when she reached college..^^..co'z I know by that time she is more responsible and knows already how to use the phone properly.
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@strogy (131)
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23 Nov 07
I don't expect anything else then use phone for talk, but as i said before, everything is changing and kids do things, that we started to do as a grownup. At the age of 6, there was nothing as PC or mobile, where i lived. And even home fixed line was a luxury for privileged.
But still, thanks for your comment
@joahnna18 (368)
• Philippines
23 Nov 07
I also think that and i already talk to my husband about that when my son will go bigger. In my opinion i want my son to have a cell phone when he is in college. I think he is mature at that time and can be responsible for that gadget. I hope he will use it for good will. Nowadays young kids use cell phone and their not responsible yet. And sometimes cell phone is the reason why they are put in danger. having textmates and all that.
@megumiart (3771)
• United States
24 Nov 07
I think parents should get their child a cell phone as soon as they hit the age [sometime between 12 & 15] when they are allowed to go out with out the parents.
@strogy (131)
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24 Nov 07
Hi "megumiart", this is the age, that most people rec. But have you been away from home for a very long time? Then you'll maybe change your mind. My question is not about money spend on phone or some functions that you'll find on latest models. Try it imagine. You are away for a long, long time, your kid is getting older and that's what is it about for me.
Thanks for being here
@UnselfishShellfish (1306)
• United States
23 Nov 07
I dont think that a 6 year old needs one. Who could they possibly call or what could they possibly need one for?
They are 6. Not 16. They are in kindergarten!
@jennyp08 (68)
• United States
23 Nov 07
Yes, being 6 years old and carrying a cell phone does make it look kinda werid. No she is still to young to have one. I think you should get one when you know what the responseability of having one, the cost, and the effect of the phone will do for you.A computer is different because they use it to study and learn things. The phone is meant to talk only. But now a days the technology is so advance who knows what they will come up next.
@strogy (131)
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23 Nov 07
Actually that's precisely what i want. Talk to her. Months away making you think about weird things. She's all week long in school, weekends at extra classes and myself at work at the time she's at home. That's not enough to me!!!
You don't get much time before kids grovn up and then what?
But , yes, it's maybe a bit odd.
Thanks for comment
@MGjhaud (23166)
• Philippines
16 Dec 07
I have your question in mind few days ago. I have a niece who celebrated her 13th birthday last week. One of the gifts she wanted is to have a cellphone. My other sister wants to give her that but my father said no because he wants her to focus on her studies. I agree the cellphones can sometimes distract you from your studies. I know some people that got screwed because of cellphone accessibility. My sister asked me if it is okay and I don’t know if it is really okay then. Originally I thought a person can have cellphone when he/she is in college because I understand it’s a necessity. I high school, it’s all boyfriends and friends that will go through it and may distract their studies as my father said.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
23 Nov 07
I think dont even think of buying a mobile phone to a kid who is below ten years.i think its a real bad system that we see now a days even small children are given mobile phones.i think its just a part of a showoff that these small kids are given mobile phones.according to me once your child is in college you can get him/her a mobile phone.the most important thing is its not that you just buy them a mobile phone and give,instead make them aware of the various threats and danger associated with it.preferrebly avoid camera phones and buy simple phones.always remember phone is for communication and its not the time for your child to have a multipurpose set.
@wseayuan (372)
• China
23 Nov 07
I think the kid can have the phone if they need and can use the phone .the phone is very popular now ,if the kid has the phone ,the parents can konw where he /she is and can give them help when they are in trouble .i don't think the age is the reason you don't give your child a mobile phone.just buy him/her a mobile phone.that is my opinion.
