children and cell phones

Children and cell phones

In this article, Bob Sullivan of MSNBC reports that 56% of children ages 13-17 has a cell phone. This is up 51% since 2000. The article argues the simple fact: do children at age 13 really need a cell phone? There is an increased concern that children will take cell phone “texting” (sending/receiving text messages) out of control, much like the demographic did with AOL’s instant messenger.

There is also a concern that parents that have worked hard to keep violent games away from their children, will now be for nothing since they are now available on the child’s cell phones. The graphics and capabilities of cell phones have taken a drastic leap, making it hard for parents to maintain control.

For the whole article visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5671445/