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At the age they can earn a cell phone. Whatever the age, forcing the kid to earn the privilege of a cell phone will help them understand that such things are not automatic and carry a real financial cost.

If you want a younger child to have a cell phone, then have the child earn a percentage of the cost so that the money they have to earn gets higher if their bill goes higher. ---- I think 11 is too young. But, if you decide to give the child a phone you MUST put rules in place and enforce them. Be aware that as soon as you give the child the phone, they'll be on it constantly, if not by voice, then by text. And, this will cost you dearly. Many cell phone providers now offer solutions for parents that can limit minutes and texts for kids. That might help. Personally, I suggest: the phone gets turned off as soon as they're home; the phone is only to be used for emergencies and contacting parents (you); NO picture messages; and, most importantly, you need to monitor their usage either online or check the phone usage history at night. ---- i am a parent and my children keep on asking me at what age are they getting a phone. i say dont ask and maybe you'll get one. i think the right time to give your child a phone is when they start middle school, or at the age of twelve. at middle school cause something bad will happen to them. and sometimes the people in the school dont care their head hurts. some parents say they could just use their friends phone but some of their friends dont let them. so i got my child a phone at the age of twelve.

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