Should You Buy Your Child a Cell Phone?

Only very recently, children owning and using cell phones was considered a luxury that only rich, often spoiled, children were afforded. With the lowering cost of cell phones and cell service and the advent of “family plans”, more and more families are opting to buy their children cell phones, including my own family! When I first mentioned to family that we were going to get a cell phone for the kids, they rolled their eyes, sighed, disgust pretty evident in their body language. Do we really think we are doing our kids a favor by buying them the latest and … Continue reading