Should cellphones be allowed to children of ages 6 to 12?

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There is a noticeable increment of cellphone usage between children of ages 6 to 12 in the last few years. The statistics show that “6 out of 10 children own a cellphones” (ConsumerReport.org). This report clearly shows that there are a large number of children who own a phone. Now, with the latest advanced technology we cannot do much to prevent minors from gaining access to this type of devices. However, what we need to concern about is the damage that phones can cause to children. Lately, there have been many cases of abduction of children by social networks, and also cases of theft of cell phones. Therefore, the debate regarding children using cellphones whether or not has created different types of concerns along parents and specialist. In one hand, proponents that think is good that children should own cellphones argue that cellphones keep children safe, their parents are more connected to their child, cell phones help them keep in touch with their friends and cellphones help them to keep up with new technology . On the other hand, opponents argue that children are exposing to different kinds of abuse, cellphones can cause them a health problem, and the distraction of cellphones cause changes on their social life. Most of the time parents give their child a cellphone for their safeness. Parents believe that if they buy a cellphone for their children they could reach them at any time. According to a study by International for the National Consumer League 2012 record that 56 % of parents of children ages 8 to 12 have given their children a cell phone (NCL). This percentage represents that more than half of parents have given a cellphone to their child. This means that all these parents are concerned about the wellbeing of th... ... middle of paper ... ...g Connected.” The Child Study Center. 2011. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. Foderaro Lisa W. “Child Wants Cellphone; Reception Is Mixed.” The New York Times. March 29, 2007. Web 22 Nov. 2013. Helling Alex. “Every child should have a mobile phone.” Idebate.org 2012. Web. 22 Nov. 2013. Perle Liz. “When should You Get Your Kid a Cell Phone.” PBS parents. 2010 Web. 23 Nov. 2013 "Calling All Kids." Scholastic Choices 27.2 (2011): 3. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. Gurian Anita. “Kids and Cell Phones: Staying Connected.” The Child Study Center. 2011. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. Foderaro Lisa W. “Child Wants Cellphone; Reception Is Mixed.” The New York Times. March 29, 2007. Web 22 Nov. 2013. Helling Alex. “Every child should have a mobile phone.” Idebate.org 2012. Web. 22 Nov. 2013. Perle Liz. “When should You Get Your Kid a Cell Phone.” PBS parents. 2010 Web. 23 Nov. 2013

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