Is My Child Ready For A Cell Phone Giveaway
This is a huge question now-a-days. There is the worry of when your kid is dropped off somewhere. If something happens at school can you get a hold of your child? What about the child having divorced parents and you want to get ahold of them? Let's not forget peer pressure. Some how I managed my youth without a cell phone. We used house phones or payphones. But both are a thing of that past. Many households don't even have landlines. There are questions to ask, to know if your child is ready for a cell phone. Sprint is there for parents to help tackle tough questions.
Average Age Of Kid With A Cell Phone.
When I read this I was shocked. If this is the average, what is the low age? 8? That means either you have to have a very responsible kid or make sure you have a customized phone to protect your kid. There are a lot of predators on social media. If you are in doubt take the Online Quiz Sprint offers to help parents make informed decisions. There is even a customized parent-child mobile contract to set parameters and agree upon rules and limits. 64 percent of kids already have internet access via personal tablets/laptops. According to Sprint 1 in 2 kids will have a social media account by age 12. I think in the last year that number is higher. So, when is your child ready for a cell phone?
Questions To Ask Yourself:
- What will my child be using this phone for? Is it a want or a need?
- What rules do I want in the cell phone contract?
- What will happen if my child breaks the rules?
- Do I want my child to have full access to the internet or what restrictions am I setting up the phone with? Do I want my child to have social media? If yes, make sure you write all user names and passwords in the contract.
- Make sure to discuss what to do if cyber-bullying happens.
Check out Sprint's Kid's First Phone website for expert advice, online quiz and other resources. Learn about all the social media sites out there and the cautions about each one.
- Facebook.
- Twitter.
- Instagram (most tweens and teens have this).
- Tumblr.
- SnapChat (known for by sex offenders to search for children- my kids are not allowed to have it).
- KIK.
- Periscope.
- Pinterest.
- LinkedIn (mostly business networking for adults).
- Google+
- YouTube.
- Vine.
- Reddit (and Sub-Reddit groups).
There are new ones created all the time. Stay current with the latest social media and make sure you know which ones your kids are on. Right now one lucky person will win a Samsung Galaxy Note 5. An awesome giveaway by Sprint. Winner must be of the age 18-years-old, or older and live in the Continental. U.S. To enter simply follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter below.
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My first rule is a time allowance..during summer it may be on after morning activities such as eating, teeth brushed, etc and must be off by 8 pm. During school it may not be on until after homework and chores are completed and must be off at 8pm.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own.
ReplyDeleteOne rule i have is that they are not to use the their cell phone at the dinner table.
ReplyDeleteThis is what i got for my results from the quiz- Great news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own.
ReplyDeleteA couple of mine do have a cell phone but use it just with wifi. My rule is they only stay online for an hour a day. If they had their choice they wouldn't move off the couch and be online all day. I did have service for my oldest during school last year to call home if needed or an emergency.
ReplyDeleteI got Great news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own.
ReplyDeleteOur children can have minutes for their phones when they're 16 otherwise they can only use them to play games and use the wife
ReplyDeleteWe think you may want to consider waiting a little bit was my result
ReplyDeleteThey cannot be on it at the dinner table or family functions.
ReplyDeleteThey are ready.
ReplyDeleteI got "Great news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own."
ReplyDeleteOne rule I would have is they would have to turn their cell phones in to me, or my husband, at bedtime. That way, they're not on it all night. I already have them turn in their ipads and ipod at night.
ReplyDeleteNo phones at the dinner table.
ReplyDeleteMine are ready.
ReplyDeleterule is to put the phone when we are having family time. I want them to know it's rude to be on the phone when someone is talking to them face to face.
ReplyDeletei took the the quiz this is what I got;
ReplyDeleteWe think you may want to consider waiting a little bit.
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My first rule would be no phone on during school hours.
ReplyDeleteI received the message Great news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own
ReplyDeleteI received the message Great news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own
ReplyDeleteMy first rule would be no phone on during school hours.
ReplyDeleteDon't answer numbers you don't know nor give out personal details Dxx
ReplyDeleteIn quiz got that my child was ready for a phone
ReplyDeleteThe quiz says yes my son is ready for one.
ReplyDeleteMy son has had a phone for a coulee yrs now but it is a very cheap one just in case he wasn't responsible. but with the quiz and ow well he has done,I think it's time for a better phone. My main rule is to be cautious about how much you use it. To in force that I made sure her has unlimited text but only so many minutes and no data. He has to use wifi. I did that because so many friends have complained about high bills from their kids going over. But I think I will be changing his plan to at least having data. I still like the limited minutes. I can't stand to see a child with a phone glued to their heads.
ReplyDeleteMy son has had a phone for a coulee yrs now but it is a very cheap one just in case he wasn't responsible. but with the quiz and ow well he has done,I think it's time for a better phone. My main rule is to be cautious about how much you use it. To in force that I made sure her has unlimited text but only so many minutes and no data. He has to use wifi. I did that because so many friends have complained about high bills from their kids going over. But I think I will be changing his plan to at least having data. I still like the limited minutes. I can't stand to see a child with a phone glued to their heads.
ReplyDeleteThe quiz says yes my son is ready for one.
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling with the thought of my daughter with a cell phone. I think the first rule will be that I get all the passwords.
ReplyDelete"May want to consider waiting a bit."
ReplyDeleteOne rule that I have for cell phone/tablets is time limits, they must turn off all screens by 8pm.
ReplyDelete"Great news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own." This was my results for the quiz.
ReplyDeleteNever answer a number youb dont know and never lend your phone out.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely no cell phones at the dinner table!
ReplyDeleteWe suggest you may want to wait a while.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
Only reasons kids want phones is social media and texting. Is there truly a need kids need a phone? Maybe. Mom of 3 kids who currently have or had their own phones at some point. They all mess up. Don't be one of those oh my baby would never do blank blank blank. Lol because they will and do. Or I trust my child or they are mature for their age. Blah blah blah. Get over that mom's and get real! I know exactly what I would have been doing if I had a smart phone as a kid, like mostly doing my homework. Lol.
ReplyDeleteOnly reasons kids want phones is social media and texting. Is there truly a need kids need a phone? Maybe. Mom of 3 kids who currently have or had their own phones at some point. They all mess up. Don't be one of those oh my baby would never do blank blank blank. Lol because they will and do. Or I trust my child or they are mature for their age. Blah blah blah. Get over that mom's and get real! I know exactly what I would have been doing if I had a smart phone as a kid, like mostly doing my homework. Lol.
ReplyDeleteYou know in your heart if they are or not. The quiz will probably validate your feels.
ReplyDeleteYou know in your heart if they are or not. The quiz will probably validate your feels.
ReplyDeleteNo phones in bedrooms for young ones. slhaydon@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! It sounds like your kiddo might be ready for a phone of his or her own. my phone rule for my child is talk to family members only, if a stranger calls text etc...let me know asap....use phone only when you need, turn off at bedtime.
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