re: What age should a kid get a damn cell phone?

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I got my first cell phone freshman year of college in 2001. I did not miss out on anything not having it before then. I think college age is appropriate. I don't think a high school kid needs a cell phone.

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But it's not 2001 anymore. I didn't get my first cell phone until I was OUT of college in 2001 as well. However...those were different times.


I'd say it would depend on each child really. Are you and the child's other parent divorced and the child goes from home to home frequently? Child involved in sports, hobbies where you have to frequently drop them off at practice, etc? I'm not saying the child needs the latest, greatest smartphone...but maybe a basic cellphone.