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my son had a cell phone when he was 10. They lost him on the bus and he had one ever since
Ye s, because where we live there are no public phones and my daughter has to be driven everywhere she goes. Public Transportation is about 3 miles away, we are near farms
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Yes but only when he/she are away from home so they can contact me when they need to I would not give them one just to sit around all day and call/text the day away.
I don’t have a kid in that age range, but if I did I would probably get them one because when I was that age it was annoying calling off of pay phones to be picked up after school activities.
Yes as long as he/she is responsible enough. 🙂
It would depend if they were in a lot of activities
No, it seems too young to me.
My daughter’s only 5. She would have to get a little closer to 11 to 13 for me to know if I could trust her with her own phone. At this point, I’d probably say no, but maybe if we limited her usage then she might learn to be responsible with one.
I would let my son have one to use to contact us in an emergency — but not one just for chatting with friends.
sorry cant enter instagram, i don’t have a smart phone, but i think its good for kids to have a cell phone but with parental control especially around 11 and up. its also a safety device that can locate anyone .if necessary,
Sure, a basic cell phone is good for that age group. Kids need to have a way to make emergency calls, especially now that there are fewer and fewer pay phones around.
I think 13 is fine for a phone. Depending on the maturity of the kid.Younger is a NO .. My nephew is just 11 and has had a cell phone for bout 2 yrs. and I think its ridiculous,not just for him, but for any child to have a cell phone under a certain age.. Its a privilege…. or at least it should be! If they are home alone. then the parents should have a home phone…
I would let them for emergency calls.
Yes I would, but I would make it clear to him why he has the phone and he wouldn’t be taking it to school to get in trouble or taken.
Yes, it teaches them how to easily stay in touch with other people.
yes now a days its needed to keep your children safe and know exactly what there doing especially at 11-13 age.
Absolutely 🙂 It’s a great tool and the sooner the kids learn how to use it properly, the sooner they can put it to use!
yes, great for if he needs it after school or at a friends
Yes I totally would. I think that age is perfect for a cell phone.
I would let them for before and after school emergencies. I would not let them play on it all day or night long. Just times when we are together to get ahold of me.
It would be awfully hard not too with peer pressure nowadays. It is also the beginning stages of responsibility, so that’s an added bonus.
If I had a 11-13 year old child I would want them to have a cell phone so that if they had an emergency, or just needed to talk, they could reach me.
I would give them a cell phone if he was going to be gone and his friends didn’t have a cell phone.
It depends on their maturity level. I also like features that don’t automatically include internet connection. There would have to be an agreement to let me check the phone regularly.
yes i would so she can have it to and from the bus stop
Yes, with some limits. Not to be able to text and message, but to call his family, and police until he learns the rules.
I did let me kids have phones at that age. They played after school sports & I needed a way to get them, I was glad they had their phones.
I have no idea honestly. I mean right now, my leaning is toward no, but I just haven’t a clue how I’ll feel about it down the road.
I would let a child have a cell phone after providing a set of ground rules for using it and a discussion of responsible use.
no too young
Yes. My 12 year old has a phone. She has to walk home from school and I think it is important for safety.
I’d let mine have a basic phone for those few instances when I’m not around and she needs to get a hold of me.
I would but it would be when they are not at home so I would know where they are or if they needed me, they could call right away
I would let my 13 year old have a phone depending on the circumstamces. I believe the phone would be a privilege that would be earned.
Yes absolutely would I and I am almost 60 and raised 4 sons. I believe they are good to have for safety especially for girls as long as they feel loved enough in their family that they are not sexting for attention. I get so disgusted with people in my age group that have a cell phones and either don’t know how to use them or keep it turned off! I have 3 of my 4 sons living out of town/state and we can all keep up with each other via social media-texting, Facebook photos etc.
i do not have children but no i would not. especially not a smart phone. kids grow up too fast nowadays.
I would let them have a phone but only for emergencies and no internet access just to use as a phone.
Yes, my youngest got a phone at age 12. He would be riding the bus home sometimes when I couldnt make it to pick him up. So he need a way to call if got locked out of house. But not any thing fancy & only 200 mins a month no DATA. Doesnt need all that.. 14 now & still just gets 200 mins a month.. Has a hand me down phone. I think its crazy for these young kids to have iPhones or expensive ones. No need for all that..
I plan to let my daughter get a cell phone when she is ten because I work long hours and she needs a way to get a hold of me wherever she is.
Yes. I would because I want him to be able to contact us if he feels he needs us whenever he’s away from us. We’ve just started letting him go on short outings with a close friend. It can always be taken away if he shows immaturity.
yes because everyone needs one
don’t have one, but no.
It would definitely depend on the phone and what aspects it had, if I could set limits, etc. But I would if I thought she could handle it!
yes Just in case something happened and we could could contact her fast
I do not think they need one to have on their person at all times but if they are going out to play or next door it would be nice to have one in case their is an emergency. I am entering for myself though, lol. I do not even own one.
At this time the way things are most likely YES !!!!!!!! Extra safe always want them to be safe …..
No there is no reason for him to have one. I think he would be responsible with it because he has had glasses for years and hasn’t lost them.
I would but there would be restrictions.
Yes, I would let her/him have a phone so I can keep in touch with them. There really are fewer public phones available now-a-days.
Yes my daughter who is 11 has a phone already, however she never carries it at school
yes because i had one at that age and it wasn’t a big deal
Yes, I would let my daughter have a cell phone. She can use it to keep me informed of her after school activities and when she needs a ride home. Her cell phone would not be for talking to friends – I have a home phone for that. lol thank you
yes, as long as they are old enough to go somewhere without me, they got a phone. Not a smartphone, but one to use for personal safety and communication.
I would, but would limit the use, like for emergencies.
Yes, I would let my son have a cellphone (without Internet) to contact me in emergency!
the phone is to be used for emerency only there is no tlaking or texing on it during school
after school and they have so many minuets that they can have
I would let my child so they can get ahold of me when they need to!
Yes, I would allow my daughter a cell phone because it would help her to keep in touch with me about changes to her after school activity changes, let me know if she is sick or needs me and allow her some responsibility.
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I would give them a phone with limited usage. Calls only. No internet or texts.
Yes, because it can be used for safety and check ins !!
I would allow my 11-13 year old have a phone. We do not have a land line and so in order to leave him home alone and keep my phone he needs to have a phone. Turns out it is nice to be able to track him down when I want him.
Yes, I would allow them. Great way to stay in touch with them.
I would let a child that age have a basic phone,no internet,no texting..and only for use to call me,,,
I believe that is a pretty good age range for a first cell phone. Not a smart phone or anything, but a basic phone.
I guess it would all depend on the circumstances. Now days a lot of people don’t have house phone so it might be for the best for Safety.
I am not sure. I am leaning towards no, but we will see
yes i would because it is something that offers us peace of mind being able to get ahold of them when we need to. but i would have to closely monitor their activity on the phone.
Yes I think it is a great tool for keeping in contact and safety as long as you supervise
Yes, but only so I can get ahold of they while they are not around.
Yes, if we can find a real good plan, and because I feel much more comfortable knowing he has a way to reach me if needed to.
I would let them have a phone for emergency purposes, but not just for pleasure.
Yes, I would let my children have one for emergency purposes.
My 11 year old has one but only for when he visits his dad’s house 6 hours away.
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Yes, I would let them have a phone for safety and for fun and educational games.
Yes, but for emergencies only. They would be strictly supervised!
Yes, it’s essential to modern day communication!