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Teens And Cell Phones
Declan Tobin
Let the battle begin, should teens have cell phones? Well you
will be pleased to know that over 94% of parents agree that
cellular phones are good for teens and that’s according to a
survey conducted by AT&T with parents and teens in LA and New
York. Most teens have their very first cell phones by the age of
15 and in many cases 13. Like with all mod cons teenagers want
them but they should be used in a practical manner.
The Bill
Paying for the cellular phone is one thing but the on going costs
thereafter tends to cost some friction in households. If you are
the parent who insists that your son or daughter has a cell phone
then understandable you should pay the bill once it’s within
reason. Teens who insist on having a cell phone should pay some
part of the bill with their weekly allowance that you give them.
Teens who are left without any supervision on bill phones will
run riot and it will be you who foots out the bill. Even if you
have the money to pay the bill monthly no matter how high you
should draw the line, you may not always be there to pay for
everything. Prepaid cell phones are a good idea to keep the
expense down, the calls are more expensive to make on these
phones but you can only make the calls once the credit is there.
It is a great way for teenagers to learn about financial
management of their own bills.
Teens and camera phones:
Camera cell phones are more popular with teens for the obvious
reasons. It’s easy to use and fool around with and let’s face it
they are harmless fun. There is a downside to having the camera
phone and that’s the ongoing cost. If the phone is prepaid it’s
simply, you can only text friends photo’s when you have the
credit but if the phone is linked to monthly bill payments camera
phones are by far the more expensive to operate. If your teen
insists on sending SMS via the camera phone, why not encourage
them to do so through email. Simply connect the phone to the PC
via a usb cable (normally supplied with the phone), upload the
photo’s and with broadband in most area’s email is much cheaper.
What are the main reasons parents offer teens cell phones?
Knowing that your son or daughter is safe and sound is priceless.
If ever they need your help you are only a phone call away. With
many late teens driving cell phones are a necessity, let’s face
it most cannot even change a puncture. Please remember if you
allow your teen a cell phone in the car, make sure you or they
purchase a hands free kit or earpiece. Teens have so many things
to talk about and can get so wrapped up in conversation that the
driving aspect takes a backseat. For a few more dollars play
safe.
Trust your teen with the cell phone:
We live in a world of technology and it’s going to keep growing
at a rapid pace, all teenagers are curious. Once you have gotten
over the argument of bill payment your teen will be fine, they
may overindulge on the first bill or two but by confiscating the
cell phone for a day or two will soon teach them the importance
of money management. You will always know where they are and from
the sound of their voice on 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 cell phone in the household. It helps keep
the costs down and maximise the free talk-time minutes per month.
If one person is not using up the free minutes the other can
before they are lost. Some cell phone carriers are offering
rollover minutes. Rollover minutes allow all the used free
minutes from one month travel over to the next so you are not
losing out. Cingular offered this and since they merged with
AT&T, AT&T customers can avail of this too, remember the onus is
on you to ask them.
Declan Tobin is a successful freelance writer providing advice
for consumers on purchasing a variety of Prepaid Phone Plans
which includes Cell prepaid plans, Carriers, and more! His
numerous articles provide a wonderfully researched resource of
interesting and relevant information for all of your phone
interests and needs.
http://www.no1-in-cell-phones.com
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