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ChrisDee
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What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Jordan is 9 (3rd grade)and is SO NOT getting a cell phone. However, in the last few weeks a handful of her friends(which all happen to be 8) have gotten them which of course starts a huge battle in my house
What age do you think is appropriate?
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
My SD just turned 12 and I think she has had hers since she's 10'ish...
I think it's the "thing "...
Boy, times have changed 
ETA- As far as what age I think is appropriate...I guess it really depends on the "needs" of the child and the resason of why they might need one
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eddiesmommy
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
once they start staying after school for extra help or extra curricular activities.
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KateDevine
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
My BIL had one at 11, but he's a boy, he could care less about the stupid thing at almost 15 (infact, when the girls loose/break/get in trouble it is always "Take William's phone")
His sisters had them at 13 and 15 (they were 11, 13, and 15)
ETA-I actually had one at 18, 11 years ago
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Alli06
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
I think around 13 is okay, before that is too young IMO. If you asked my DH he would say "when they have the money to pay the bill".
Who the heck is a 8 year old calling? They are always with you at that age.
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A3CM
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
my nephews got them at 8 & 9, i think thats about right
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Deedlebugs
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
DH's Ex bought my DSS's one each for Christmas. The boys are 8 and 9 and I think it is the most ridiculous thing. I refuse to let Nina or DS have one until they are 12 or 13 and will stay after school for things.
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jgl
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
i would say not until HS or driving age, but unfortunetly times are not the same anymore where there was a payphone at every corner and in schools.
I didnt get a cell phone until i started driving (although at the time beepers were bigger) but before that there was always a phone somewhere to make a call. So i would say at this time, i dont think they need one until they are going places or going with friends in a less supervised situation. so maybe middle school age
The thing is too i just dont see why an 8-9 year old needs one. they should be at certain places and picked up at those places and a determined time. My cousins have them and one of them is in 2nd grade... where is he going where his mother isnt going to be there?? and their mother is involved and takes them and picks them up everywhere
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hazeleyes33
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
My dd is 11 and is probably the only one WITHOUT a cellphone and I TRULY feel these kids do NOT need one.
I would like to know WHERE these kids need a phone? Where are they that there are none and NEED to get in touch with the parents.
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hazeleyes33
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by eddiesmommy
once they start staying after school for extra help or extra curricular activities.
But why? My dd is in middle school and stays after. If she needs to call, the school has an office phone or a pay phone if they have money on them.
She walks home but there are buses so there is no need for a call home to get picked up. If so, shouldn't the parents KNOW where their kid is and know what time to pick them up?
I just don't get it-sorry--
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
IMO when they can pay for it
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dawnygirl25
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by jgl
i would say not until HS or driving age, but unfortunetly times are not the same anymore where there was a payphone at every corner and in schools.
I didnt get a cell phone until i started driving (although at the time beepers were bigger) but before that there was always a phone somewhere to make a call. So i would say at this time, i dont think they need one until they are going places or going with friends in a less supervised situation. so maybe middle school age
The thing is too i just dont see why an 8-9 year old needs one. they should be at certain places and picked up at those places and a determined time. My cousins have them and one of them is in 2nd grade... where is he going where his mother isnt going to be there?? and their mother is involved and takes them and picks them up everywhere
ITA 100%
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MrsPowers
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by hazeleyes33
I would like to know WHERE these kids need a phone? Where are they that there are none and NEED to get in touch with the parents.
ITA with this.
As a high school teacher, the fact that every students has a cell phone really bugs me sometimes. Some students have more expensive phones than I do. I too think that my child will get one when he can pay for it. Also, there is no need for a student to text or call his/her parents when they leave class to "go to the bathroom." I think in some aspects kids have too much at their fingertips!
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AnnBrunoXO
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Well - I would say it depends on the child BUT I would think around 12 years old - JHS Age and they better be getting good grades!!
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
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hazeleyes33
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by MrsPowers
Posted by hazeleyes33
I would like to know WHERE these kids need a phone? Where are they that there are none and NEED to get in touch with the parents.
ITA with this.
As a high school teacher, the fact that every students has a cell phone really bugs me sometimes. Some students have more expensive phones than I do. I too think that my child will get one when he can pay for it. Also, there is no need for a student to text or call his/her parents when they leave class to "go to the bathroom." I think in some aspects kids have too much at their fingertips!
If the kids are not allowed to have them in class, what is the point then? I can see when you are in the upper classes and have things like a car, a job.
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hazeleyes33
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by AnnBrunoXO
Well - I would say it depends on the child BUT I would think around 12 years old - JHS Age and they better be getting good grades!!
I am not even THINKING until starting h.s. and that would be almost 14 for my dd.
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MrsPowers
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by hazeleyes33
Posted by MrsPowers
Posted by hazeleyes33
I would like to know WHERE these kids need a phone? Where are they that there are none and NEED to get in touch with the parents.
ITA with this.
As a high school teacher, the fact that every students has a cell phone really bugs me sometimes. Some students have more expensive phones than I do. I too think that my child will get one when he can pay for it. Also, there is no need for a student to text or call his/her parents when they leave class to "go to the bathroom." I think in some aspects kids have too much at their fingertips!
If the kids are not allowed to have them in class, what is the point then? I can see when you are in the upper classes and have things like a car, a job.
Well that's the thing, the kids are not allowed to have them "on" in class or "out" in class. But my school's policy is you can't prevent the kids from having a cell phone in school because too many parents would complain.
I can't even begin to count how many phones I have taken away because they rang during class.
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ddunne2
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
High School. Before that, I think that the parent should know where the child is at all times. I mean, where is a 7th grader going that a parent wouldn't know about that would require getting in touch with them with a cell phone, not to mention a 9 year old. That is absolutely ridiculous, IMO.
I think kids today are handed everything on a platter and that is why so many grow up with a false sense of entitlement. A cell phone at 8, then they;ll be expecting a car at 16.
Sorry, but no one in elementary school "needs" a cell phone. Sure they might want one and it may be convenient every now and then, but overall, completely uneccesary.
Can you tell it drives me nuts! 
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pharmcat2000
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
I agree with most of you, except that I don't think most kids need them before high school. And even then, IF I give one to my child, if I see on the bill that any calls or texts are being made while they are in school, it will be taken away.
That being said, my nephew got one at 12 (7th grade) because he gets himself up and out of the house for school by himself -- my sister is at work. So she wants him to text her when he gets on the bus so she knows he is ok.
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JennZ
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by ddunne2
High School. Before that, I think that the parent should know where the child is at all times. I mean, where is a 7th grader going that a parent wouldn't know about that would require getting in touch with them with a cell phone, not to mention a 9 year old. That is absolutely ridiculous, IMO.
I think kids today are handed everything on a platter and that is why so many grow up with a false sense of entitlement. A cell phone at 8, then they;ll be expecting a car at 16.
Sorry, but no one in elementary school "needs" a cell phone. Sure they might want one and it may be convenient every now and then, but overall, completely uneccesary.
Can you tell it drives me nuts!
word for word. ITA!
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hazeleyes33
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by ddunne2
High School. Before that, I think that the parent should know where the child is at all times. I mean, where is a 7th grader going that a parent wouldn't know about that would require getting in touch with them with a cell phone, not to mention a 9 year old. That is absolutely ridiculous, IMO.
I think kids today are handed everything on a platter and that is why so many grow up with a false sense of entitlement. A cell phone at 8, then they;ll be expecting a car at 16.
Sorry, but no one in elementary school "needs" a cell phone. Sure they might want one and it may be convenient every now and then, but overall, completely uneccesary.
Can you tell it drives me nuts!
You are not alone. I am in the same boat and I have an 11 yr. old. I see NO need for it now or if she was younger.
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Once they are driving on their own. And just a cell with no texting capabilities if that is possible. Once my DD wants to go out and work and pay the bill herself, she can knock herself out. If she were to use it in school, I would take it away. I survived HS without a phone.
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ChrisDee
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by eddiesmommy
once they start staying after school for extra help or extra curricular activities.
This is exactly how I feel!
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eddiesmommy
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Re: What age do you think is appropriate for a cell phone?
Posted by hazeleyes33
Posted by eddiesmommy
once they start staying after school for extra help or extra curricular activities.
But why? My dd is in middle school and stays after. If she needs to call, the school has an office phone or a pay phone if they have money on them.
She walks home but there are buses so there is no need for a call home to get picked up. If so, shouldn't the parents KNOW where their kid is and know what time to pick them up?
I just don't get it-sorry--
i say this bc after school, I would not be picking them up. So if they missed a bus or something, i would like to be able to reach them if I need to or if they need me.
Also bc this is when they start going to friends homes and hanging out with friends more as a social thing, rather than playdates. So if they are ever peer pressured into doing or going somewhere they know they shouldnt be and want an out once they are there or find themselves in an uncomfortable position, I want them to have an out.
I saw on Oprah once, and there were two stories like this where a girls friends mother was picking them up from somewhere for a sleepover and she had been drinking but the girl didnt said that even though she noticed she was drunk, she got in the car with her bc the mom said she was fine to drive. Further along into the ride, the mother crashed her car and killed the young girl. Her father and another surviving girl were on and both said that they wish they had given in, and given their kids cell phones. They couldve called for a ride, couldve called while they were in the car, just so they never felt stuck and always had a safe alternative.
Plus DS would be a walker sometimes too, based on how close we are to the school and god forbid something happened or someone approached him, I want him to be able to contact someone.
So not that I think something that drastic is going to happen, but it could, or even if it is something more minor, I would feel better knowing that my DS had a safe alternative in case of an emergency.
Plus, I dont think of cell phones as a "luxury" anymore like they were when we first got them. I think they are just a part of everyday life these days.
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