battle begin, should teens have cell phones? So you will be pleased to know that more than 94% of parents agree that cellular phones are good for young people and that according to a survey conducted by AT & T with parents and teens in Los Angeles and New York. Most teens have their first cell phone between the ages of 15 and 13 in many cases. As with all mod cons teenagers want them but they should be used in a practical way.
Bill
Paying for the cell phone is one thing, but going to cost thereafter tends to cost some friction in households. If you are a parent who insists that your son or daughter has a cell phone then understandable you should pay the bill after it was within reasonable limits. Teens who insist on having a cell phone should pay some part of the bill with their weekly allowance to give them. Teens who are left unattended on the bill phones will run riot and it will be you who foots the bill. Even if you have the money to pay the bill monthly no matter how high you should draw the line, which may not always be there to pay for everything. Prepaid cell phones are a good idea to keep the cost down, calls are more expensive to make on these phones but can only make calls on a loan is there. This is a great way for youth to learn about managing their own financial accounts.
Teens and camera phones:
Camera cell phones are more popular with teens for the obvious reasons. It is easy to use and handle, and let's be honest they are harmless fun. There is a downside to a camera phone and it's an ongoing expense. If the phone is prepaid it's simply, you can only text friends photo's when you have a loan, but if the phone is connected to the monthly bill payments camera phones are far more expensive to operate. If your child insists on sending SMS via a camera phone, why not encourage them to do so by e-mail. Simply connect your phone to your PC via a USB cable (usually supplied with the phone), upload photos and broadband in most areas of e-mail is much cheaper.
What are the main reasons parents offer teens cell phone?
Knowing that your son or daughter is safe and sound is priceless. If ever we need your help that you need is a phone call away. With many late teens driving cell phones are a necessity, let's face it most can not even change the break. Keep in mind if you let your teen cell phone in the car, make sure you or they purchase a hands free kit or headset. Teenagers have so much to say and I get so wrapped up in the conversation aspect of the ride takes a backseat. For a few dollars more you play it safe.
Trust your teen with a cell phone:
We live in a world of technology and it will keep growing at a rapid pace, all teenagers are curious. Once you've gotten over the argument of bill payment your child will be fine, they overindulge on May first account or two but for the seizure of mobile phones a day or two, will soon teach them the importance of money management. You'll always know where the sound of his voice at the other end of the phone your mind will be put at ease.
Cellular phones family plans to keep costs down:
Family plans from cell phone carriers such as AT & T are ideal if there is more than one phone in the household. This helps keep costs down and maximize the free talk time minutes per month. If one person does not use up the free minutes on the other hand, may be before you have lost. Some cell phone carriers offer rollover minutes. Rollover minutes allow all the used free minutes a month to the next trip so you can not lose. Cingular offered this and since they merged with AT & T, AT & T customers can use this too, remember that the burden is on you to ask them.
