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Children And The Responsibility Of Owning A Talk Phone During The School Year

By Frank Collins


Parents know how imperative it is to be able to keep in contact with their child throughout the day. Even while a child is in school most parents want their child to have a talk phone just in case an emergency arises and they need to get in contact with their child. However, there are a few things that parents must know before giving their child a mobile cell.

Paying by the month is actually a good idea because you do not have to worry a child going over a data plan. Going over one of these plans can be very costly. Most children love playing games and listening to music and do not understand that time spent doing these things can cause a plan to over quickly.

Let it be known that there should be no picture posting to any social media sites. Bullying is a huge problem, and most young children do not realize that one picture can be the start of an enormous problem throughout their school days. Be open and honest with your child about the negative purposes that people often use social media sites.

Parents have a responsibility to their child to make sure they know it is not alright to post pictures to social media without their permission. Children do not understand that one wrong post can lead to a lot of heartache and negative attention. It is important to open up the line of communication to make sure your child is clear on the responsibility that comes with the device.

Some parents have their children do work chores to keep their phone operating throughout the month. It teaches children responsibility and the value of having something that cannot be easily replaced by them. Not every child is responsible enough to have a phone, so it is at each parents discretion to determine if they think their child is ready.

Consider getting young children phones that are age appropriate. Not every child needs phones that take pictures or connect to the internet. Although, it is fun and entertaining, some children are just not mature enough to handle the temptation of being able to explore the internet.

Many children cannot miss what they have never had. It is always good to set boundaries. Let your child know what you will and will not tolerate with them and the phone. The first moment you see them step out of line, it is a great idea to take the device away from them until you feel they are ready to get it back.

Overall having a way to communicate with a child throughout the school year is perfectly alright. You want them to be able to contact you when they need to remind you of appointments, practices, and if they need a ride some where. However, you just want to make them aware of the responsibility that comes with owning a big part of technology.




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