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All of 3 of our children have cell phones - even the 10 year old twins. Why did we decide to buy them mobile phones at such a young age? It's pretty simple. We want to be able to contact them at any time. Call us helicopter parents or over protective. We really don't care. We want to be within earshot of our children whenever they are not home.

So, here are 6 things you should consider before purchasing a cell phone for your child.

Cost of Cell Phone - Adding 3 lines to our plan was not cheap. It cost $10 extra per line plus some pretty hefty taxes when added to the family plan. But this is a good way to tie in allowance and good behavior. If they don't do their chores they lose their phones.
Cell Phones for Kids - 6 Things to Consider Before Buying