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It\u2019s crazy how commonplace mobile devices are these days. Even babies are tech savvy when it comes to using mobile phones. But, as the child grows, when should you let them have their own phone? What type of phone is best? Should any guidelines be set in\u00a0place? What dangers exist? These are valid concerns when deciding when to get mobile phones for kids.<\/p>\n
Once upon a time, I wrote a post based on the experience we had with our daughter<\/a>. I suggested that parents consider each child’s needs and maturity. They should also look at how responsibility, safety, parental controls, and use of time will come into play. But, that was five years ago. So much has changed since then.<\/p>\n Phones now are more advanced. New models are all smartphones, complete with camera, video, gaming, organizing, and messaging functions. Social media is now geared to younger generations with platforms such as Snapchat. These allow kids to communicate with friends or to promote cyber-bullying. In-app game purchases have wreaked havoc on parents’ phone bills. Then there\u2019s the 24\/7 access to the internet with\u00a0the unfiltered dangers that lurk there. Letting your child have their own cell phone is a weighty matter.<\/p>\n So where can parents turn for current information about mobile devices for children? Well, I recently discovered Sprint’s new “Kid\u2019s First Phone<\/a>” website. That site contains expert advice, an online quiz, and more to help parents decide on their phones for kids.\u00a0I am blown away by how much information and support parents are can find here. I sure wish this was available when we were researching our daughter\u2019s first phone.<\/p>\n![\"Cookies](\"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/child-first-phone-02.jpg\")
<\/p>\nMobile Phones for Kids \u2014 Sprint’s “Kid’s First Phone” Website<\/h3>\n