When should a kid have a cellphone?

theDreamer · 03-18-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Just sayin that kids who aren't technologically knowledgeable are going to be super-behind their counterparts. It's not a matter of "deserving" it or not. I got a computer when I was 16 instead of a car, and I was way ahead of the kids my age.

Yeah, that pr0n collection started early....

frost · 03-18-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yeah, that pr0n collection started early....

Back when you had to download pics line-by-line.

fuckin arsehole. ;p

bigaudiofanat · 03-18-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I agree on that to a point. Remember, giving them technology and controlling it is the best way to keep them in check. When I was in HS I got a nokia brick, had snake on it

, but I had limits on it. The phone only had some many minutes and text, so I had to be responsible in using it.

I so remember that!!!

Ztoon · 03-18-2012, 07:58 PM

Depends on the kid. If they don't abuse it, then they should use it.
Personally, I like the connectivity and safety it gives them, as well, as a parent, being able to keep in touch and knowing they're o.k. is worth the expense.
Mind you, if the little buggers abuse the privilege and run up megga bills, then I'd make them responsible for it p.d.q..

Cmike2780 · 03-18-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I agree on that to a point. Remember, giving them technology and controlling it is the best way to keep them in check. When I was in HS I got a nokia brick, had snack on it

, but I had limits on it. The phone only had some many minutes and text, so I had to be responsible in using it.

Lol, I only had beeper in HS...we thought we were so badass

theDreamer · 03-18-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Lol, I only had beeper in HS...we thought we were so badass

That was my sister's era, I remember her friends all having colored ones and changing the colors constantly out.....dorks.

bigaudiofanat · 03-18-2012, 08:30 PM

I also see kids being more cocky because of the fact they have a smartphone and someone else does not.

Jordo! · 03-18-2012, 09:06 PM

Raise your kids Amish.

Problem solved

Bri7Synyster · 03-19-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

How is that a good point? Give em a phone and a 4k lb car at the same time?

If you read my post, I said before the license. However, the point at which they should definitely have one is when they start driving.

ClemsonWill · 03-19-2012, 01:04 PM

I think it is good to start teaching kids about phones as early as possible. I will give my son one as soon as he is old enough to operate it. Not only is it a safety net but I think it will aid in my efforts to teach him how to be responsible. Now don't get me wrong, he will be limited to a prepaid device and I will monitor it closely.

bigaudiofanat · 03-19-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I think it is good to start teaching kids about phones as early as possible. I will give my son one as soon as he is old enough to operate it. Not only is it a safety net but I think it will aid in my efforts to teach him how to be responsible. Now don't get me wrong, he will be limited to a prepaid device and I will monitor it closely.

Teach him how to wax that Z first!!!

ClemsonWill · 03-19-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Teach him how to wax that Z first!!!

lol...... We are working on it. Well first we are working on him not touching the Z every time he walks by it.

Lug · 03-19-2012, 03:18 PM

I gave my kids cellphones at a very young age with instructions not to use up my minutes and don't call me unless it's from a trunk of an unknown car or back of a white panel van!

bigaudiofanat · 03-19-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

lol...... We are working on it. Well first we are working on him not touching the Z every time he walks by it.

Show him the adam's junkman videos over and over every week. You will have a scratch free car and in mint condition to.

Billy02987 · 03-19-2012, 03:35 PM

I think once you become a teenager is a good time for a basic phone. I was 16 when I got my first cell phone but they were far from smartphones at that time. I had one of the Nokia bricks and my parents definitely limited it, I had a couple hundred minutes and no text messaging. I bought my first iPhone at 20 and have had them since.

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