At some point, most of us decide that our kids are ready for a phone so they can call when they get off the bus, need a ride, or just check in

1. Children and Mobile Phones
At some point, most of us decide that our kids are ready for a phone so they can call when they get off
the bus, need a ride, or just check in. That's when you discover that it's nearly impossible to find a phone
with only the features you need namely, the ability to receive and make phone calls.
While many experts say there is no link between mobile phone use and cancer in adults there is still
widespread uncertainty about the risks children face. Research into health and mobile phones has been
beset with difficulties. Mobiles have been in use for a relatively short time and yet cancers can take
decades to develop. However most scientists seem to agree about one thing that if mobiles are
hazardous, children are may be more vulnerable than the rest of us to their possible ill-effects.
If you have a child older than 5, you've probably already heard the plea. "Can I have a cell phone?" your
child asks. Or, "Why can't I have a cell phone?" No doubt about it: Cell phones are a great way to stay in
touch anytime, anywhere. But is your child old enough for one? That's a tough call for many parents,
because it's not just about the child's age. So if you and your child are having this debate, here are some
considerations to keep in mind.
There are many benefits added to it like you may also feel safer knowing where your kids are. And in an
emergency, a cell phone can be crucial if your child needs to reach you or vice versa. But health hazards
are also by products of it. Nothing like talk of compromising baby brains to make you reach for the
nearest hands-free device. It’s best to proceed with caution even as we continue to learn more about
how cell phones affect us. There’s been some concern that the nighttime glow from digital screens
devices may cause depression, for example. Most young kids don’t need a phone — the exception may
be children with allergies or medical conditions — but that changes once kids leave elementary school.
Children aren't born knowing the rules about how to use cell phones respectfully: including not using
them to spread rumors, not taking (or sending) photos without people's permission, not sending
inappropriate photos or texts, not having personal conversations in public places -- and of course, never
communicating with strangers, no matter how they present themselves. So parents and teachers and
schools can make children come out this addiction to cell phones.