It depends but most about 12 years old or 13!!
It really depends. Some kids get them as low as seven years old. It all depends on the parents, and if the child needs one. For instance, if a child walks far to many places, like school, all by themselves, I personally think they should have a cell phone just in case of emergency. If a child walks or gets dropped off and picked up from school, I don't think a cell phone is neccesary.
I think kids should have cell phones if they know what and what not to do with them .
yes, it is appropriate for kids to have cell phones for socialization.
The majority of kids in the US have cell phones. Since the question was asked in 2008, costs of cell phones have dropped to point where price is not a barrier to owning them.
A great source for cell phones on kids is consumersearch.com. Go to Home > Electronics > Cell Phones > Best Kids Cell Phones. It has a great comparison of several phones and carriers.
why are cell phones useful to home schooled kids
kids should have a cell phone in the ages 9 through 12.
Cell phones entertain kids with multiple games and modern features. Kids can simply communicate with friends and play games.
Cell phones were called car phones in the year 1980.
kids have more 55%
Anywhere from 5 to 16.
75 % or up
He died before cell phones came out.