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This is a question on many parents minds. Do they really need a cell phone? Just ask the outlets that sell them. They think that every child, regardless of age, should carry one. That it is a mandatory accessory for everyone to have. However most parents see it a little differently when trying to make a decision if their child should have one as well.

In some areas, like New York, education officials have taken care of the problem, stating children cannot have cell phones in class. Parents who thought their kids should be able to have a phone fought the district, even holding demonstrations saying their kids should be able to have a phone in order to get in contact with their parents in time of need. Do you agree with them?

Gone are the days when cell phones were used for emergency purposes only. They have almost completely replaced regular landlines. However, only parents can decide whether their kids need a phone or not.

However you do need to know what the new phones are capable of before purchasing as many of them have advanced features such as cameras, MP3 players and text capabilities. This makes them more than a phone and actually a full on media center.

The question is whether all these peripherals are necessary for a preteen? Though parents and children think they are necessary, the truth of the matter is that a cell phone should be used only in an emergency. All the other features can wait to be exploited and utilized. Of course, it is difficult to convince your preteen on this subject. But, you must try and explain all the same. That means you as a parent have to decide whether a cell phone is a luxury or a necessity for your preteen.

While considering purchasing your pre-teen a cell phone, bear in mind the costs involved. Perhaps it would be better bundled in with your family plan. Most will allow you to add additional phones and choose how many minutes of usage are allowed. Stick with the basics and don’t worry about the extras like voice mail and call display.

Parents are dependent on cell phones these days. So it is not easy for them to tell their preteen son or daughter not to use one. So you might as well accept the fact that you have to allow them to use cell phones.