Fundamentals

Cell phones are handy devices that make conducting business away from home a cinch. There is no need to sit around at home or at the office, waiting for clients or business associates to call. If you have a need to get out and run errands, carrying a cell phone is a great way to ensure that you can make and receive all of your important calls. Cellular phones can also be a lifesaver in the event of an emergency or other dire situation. Although cell phones are mostly used by adults and teenagers, younger children may sometimes ask for one. They see their parents and older siblings using them, and they appear cool to some kids. But what would most parents do if their ten-year-old requested a cell phone? Most responsible parents would deny the youngster’s request, and have them wait two, three, or even four years before they are allowed to have one. There are several good reasons for this decision.

First of all, what purpose could a cell phone possibly serve for a young, ten-year-old child? There is really no need for them to have one. They are too young to conduct any type of business, and probably haven’t yet gotten into hanging out with friends or talking for hours on the phone like older kids do.

Another reason why parents may refuse to grant a ten year old’s request for a cell phone, is that at this age, children are simply too young to and immature to properly take care of such an important device. They may lose the phone frequently, play with it and break it—it all depends on the child, though, and how mature they are.

When most adults really think about it, what would really be the purpose of giving a child so young a cellular phone? Well, the few parents who would allow such a young child to have a cellular phone probably have a very good reason. The parents may work long hours, making the child a latchkey kid. The parents may provide a simple cellular phone, with a minimal amount of prepaid minutes to a child this young to only use in case of emergency, or to contact the parent to let them know that they are home safely with the babysitter, etc. Giving the younger person a cell phone for this reason is probably a pretty smart idea. If kids have to walk long distances from school to the babysitter’s, then the peace of mind of a mobile phone can really make worried parents feel at ease.

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