Should Kids Have Cell Phones?
By Ella Nusom
The question most parents ask, should I buy my kids a cell phones? Cell phones are a convenient way to know where your kids are and update them on anything new. But should you really have a cell phone.
Pros:
You can track where your kids are
Cell phones can teach kids responsibility
Parents can set guidelines for cell phone use
Cell phones allow kids and parents to stay in touch
When children start driving they can call someone in case of an emergency
Cons:
Cheating with cell phones has become a major issue in some schools
Cell phones are not cheap
Cell phones are distracting from academic and social life
Texting and driving kills more teens than drunk driving according to a recent national study
You can receive calls and texts from anyone who has your number
So, do you think kids should have cell phones?