Friday 19 August 2016

Explaining The Responsibilities To Children About Having A Talk Phone

By Frank Collins


As the new school year approaches, parents are beginning to think about keeping in contact with their children throughout the day. So, for many parents and children this means getting the best talk phone that is available and not having to pay outrageous fees. If you are like most parents, you want to either put your child on your plan or get them a prepaid plan where they pay by the month for service.

Although a mobile cell is on their list this year, it is up to you the parent to decide whether or not the child is responsible enough to own one. If they are responsible enough then the next step is to search for a device which you believe will be suitable for their needs. Not all children need a phone with a camera or one which allow them to search the web. However, most children around middle school age will want one with these amenities.

Let it be known that there should be no picture posting to any social media sites. Bullying is a huge problem, and most young children do not realize that one picture can be the start of an enormous problem throughout their school days. Be open and honest with your child about the negative purposes that people often use social media sites.

Children should be told that at school they have to follow the teachers and school's policy about having phones in the classroom and using them. Some children will try to call home and make up excuses to be picked up. Be sure to set rules and guidelines for the child having the device. You might set rules as to when they can call you during the day outside of an emergency.

You will not find too many young children that do not have a cellphone. Most of them are supplied with the top of the line technology and many are allowed to use it freely. However, if you want to protect your child from the same predators that would be on the computer, you need to take the same precaution with the phone.

Consider getting young children phones that are age appropriate. Not every child needs phones that take pictures or connect to the internet. Although, it is fun and entertaining, some children are just not mature enough to handle the temptation of being able to explore the internet.

Children also need to know about using their phones to take pictures. They need to know that everything that they post on the internet is forever. It is a good idea to keep parental blocks on children's phones and stay aware of every move they make on it.

Children should know that having the latest technology requires a little work to keep it. They could do chores around home to help pay for it, or help out in the community. If they are old enough to get a part time job after school that is also a great way to teach responsibility. It will be one less bill you will have to worry about paying.




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