Is Your Kid Ready for a Cellphone?

Its no surprise that teens and tweens are just as addicted to cellphones as we are. They bring us the latest info from friends, school or work, keep our calendars, and keep us in constant touch with those we want to stay connected to. For this age group especially, the cellphone is their lifeline.

A recent report found half of teens surveyed say they cant live longer than a week without their phones, and 36% said they check their phones at least once every 10 minutes. My own 12 year old is a texting rock star, clocking in 2,500 per month compared to my 600 average.

But beyond how cellphone-crazy teens and tweens have become, theres one side of the story that has been missing…
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