Mobile Phones for Children

Are mobile phones good for children, and why?

No mobile phone are not good for children. Your child doesn't need more screens than they already have. They could get sleeping issues, medical issues, and there mental health won't be as good, either. But if they need to call you in an emergency, Phones are the perfect thing to have. Your child will have complete control to contact you whenever they need.

How could mobile phones help you both in and out of school?

Mobile Phones are capable of a lot of things, Calling is one of them. Being able to call your parents at will, is a luxury at times. If your late from coming home from school, your parents will be worried. Unless they know the reason why your late. If you have a phone, you can tell them that your coming home soon.

What are the risks of children owning a cellphone?

The risks of buying a Phone for your children are high. They will have access to everything on the internet. And yes, They will also be able to see inappropriate content such as...

• Violence
• Inappropriate images of human beings
• swearing

One more thing to say, computer and laptops, etc. Also have complete access to to internet. So if your child has one of these, and you trust them. You can buy them a phone.

At what age do you think children should get a mobile phone, and why?

I think that ages 11+ are good to buy your child a phone because by then they will ...

• Be a trustable age
• Be hopefully mature enough

Also if everyone in your child's class has a phone get them one or they will be lonely. Another thing to say don't buy your child a phone when you got one. It's a new generation so new technology.