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Cell Phones and Kids

Consider the issue of whether your preteen, teen, or younger child should have their own cell phone.

Teens, Cell Phones, and Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling for restrictions on the use of cell phones by teens who are learning to drive and other safety initiatives to make our streets safer for teen drivers.

Kids and Cell Phones

Read more about the issue of parents getting cell phones for their tween or teen, including the risks and benefits that a cell phone can offer.

Kids and Cell Phones Poll

At what age should kids get their first cell phone? Take our poll.

Cell Phones for Kids

Are cell phones for kids inappropriate or potentially useful? Consider the options, including reviews of many parent controlled phones, like the TicTalk, Firefly, and Wherifone GPS Locator Phone, and you be the judge.

Cell Phones for Kids

Review some of the pros and cons behind whether or not to get a younger child or teen a cell phone.

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