Am I just old fashion or do kids and preteens today really need a cellphone before they are 10 . And is it really neccessary to have them carry them in grade school.

Personally, I do not think it is a wise Idea to have kids with cellphones all they do is cause distraction while in school and trouble with other kids that cant have them .

What do you think?

Well if they're atleast 12 some kids demands a cellphone. Some don't need them because only those kids who think maturely even at such young age needs it most. I personally think that it's not yet needed for a grade school to be having a phone not unless we're that rich. It's best to give them phones by the time they're in HS.

Tell me about it my mother gave my 12 year old sister a cellphone in elementary just because she wanted my sister to fit in with the popular kids. And now my sister is having a problem because they think that she is snobby, She is only in 7th grade . I think that she should of waited what do you think

Nowadays, cellphone is a needs before it was just a want. For me, giving your kids a phone is the alright. However, before you have to talk with them first the dos and don'ts of their phones. This is for them to be aware of what they are doing. By the way, do you precaution first your kids before giving them anything?

I know cellphones are important for communication purposes. But, in my opinion, it would not be appropriate for a 10 year old child to have such gadget. There would always be a right time. If we gave them cellphone at younger age, they would crave for material things when they get older. Do you agree?

well, these days cellphones are not really a luxury item.
For a 10year old there might be some valid reasons.
It is a safety thing too, in case the kid wants to reach
you or you want to reach them in an emergency.

-F

I don't see any reason that a 10 yr old needs a cell phone.

My daughter is 9 and one of her friends just got a cell phone! I couldn't believe that the mother bought her one. The girl went on vacation with us and the whole time I was worried about loosing her cell phone, because she kept asking me to hold it.

My older kids got cell phones when they were able to pay for the bill. Each of them were at least 13 before they got a cell phone. If I thought they needed one before for an event, I would give them mine to use that night.

I agree with you Antkmom.... its better to wait till the kids are a bit more mature and know how handle themselves before they are given such gadgets.

I understand if a Teen has activities for school . But I would that with the younger the parents would be there or an adult . Like I said maybe I was brought up differently .
And the part in quotes I do not understand I am not sure what you are asking.

I agree with you, Brandy. A 10 year old child shouldn't have cellphone yet. We don't have to follow the trends. I mean, things have their purposes and it should be given at the right age. So, for you guys, what do you think is the right age to for a child to have this kind of things?

I honestly can say that I do not think that a child should not have a cell until they are in highschool . When they are going places like sports and traveling to games and things like that . Or if they get their license , they they will need it for the road

I think kids shouldn't have cell phones. Kids are usually under supervision of an adult at all times whether at school, home, with family or friends. Maybe teenagers should have them because thats when they start becoming independent.

I am so glad to see that I am not the only one that thinks that way. I was starting to think that I was really out of touch with everything .

i work in a middle school and i am going to say at least 75% of the students have a cell phone.

i really don't see much of a problem with it except for the distraction it causes at school.

when my kids are older, they can have a phone at that age IF they act responsibly and do well in school. the problem is, most parents get their kids a phone because they whine and cry until they get it.

Wow I am so glad to see that there are alot of people that are responding to this thread. Wow 75 percent of kids have phones that is sad in a way . In school I would say that they truly are a major distraction especially being in school with others that are not lucky for not being able to have one .

I also think that cellphones should not be given to young kids. especially in our country, there are lot of robbers, and the safety of the kid will be in danger.

75% was just an estimate, but I'm sure its pretty close.

I don't see much of a problem with it, we are in a technological age. This is their life, they haven't really known different.

My youngest had a cellphone before he was 10. It was purely for practical reasons. I also didn't buy them phones they got our old phones. He participated in everything at school and it was just easier if he could call me to pick him up after his activities or if they went away to take part at another school.

While I understand your reasons for giving your son the Cell Phone for class and what not . I feel that cell phones are not appropriate is schools for the simple fact that they are a distraction and can cause a problem

My first thought is, no. Then again, it really depends on the individual. Some kids, like I was, are very responsible and deserve to be treated as an adult more than other kids. It's really up to you and your judgement. Plus, there are lots of options out there so you could give it a try for a while and see how it goes. Prepaid phones, or putting restrictions on the phone for when they can use it and when....

I think it's that much important for a kid, pre-teener, or a teenager to have a mobile, why because : 1. They loose interest in studies and start handling the mobile always,
2. Theywon't be having a proper responsibility in using or maintaining them but only wasting the money,
3. Ofcourse, parents to reach their children or children to reach their parents they need to keep mobile but parents can contact the adminstrators or teachers, i don't think it's needed for a school going children to have a mobile.

After reading your response I wanted to ask you are you for or against cellphones with teens or not because first you said you were for and then later you said you were against it