Should your child have a cell phone? At what age is it OK to give your child a cell phone? Parents wrestle with these and many other issues when their child asks for their own cell phone. This folder is designed to provide information and a guide as parents work through this issue with their children.
A simple guide to using these resources.
- Read the attached articles, jot down thoughts, questions, and ideas as you read.
- “What Age Should My Kid Get a Cell Phone?” Focus on the Family
- “How To Help Your Kids Dodge Digital Distractions”, Focus on the Family
- “Online Dangers Are Rampant for Kids Today – Why Parents Must Keep Them Cyber Safe”, FOX News
- Listen to this podcast interview of 3 parents and their process used with their kids when giving them cell phones.
- Discuss what you are learning with your family members, spouse, and friends.
- Two Sample Phone Contracts
- Focus on the Family (Scroll down to “Using a Phone Contract for Teens”
- Very Well Family
- Consider joining a discussion group of other parents facing this issue.
- Take this brief survey to help St. John Christian Nurture help you.