How many parents would be okay with their 12 year old son having his own cell phone?

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BryceBrooks

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We live in a very small town, and I work two blocks away from the school so I'm easy to get ahold of. All the kids he hangs out with live in town. My son can always use my cell phone if he needs it. I feel a 12 year old kid should have supervision using a phone, internet, MSN, etc. He likes to call girls (already), so without giving my opinion, what do other parents think?
 
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rosy

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When I was 12 I had my own cell phone. Stop being so overprotective. Suppose he gets stranded somewhere and he doesn't have anyway to call for help. You would be glad that he had a phone. This really is not a big deal.
 
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Chmmmz

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that depends on the reason he would need one. if he's in some other part of town and ur not at home and something happens, he would have a hard time contacting u(unless he borrows one of his friends phones)if u dont think he's that responsible, get him a cheaper phone without internet and all that stuff. i wouldnt worry too much about him calling girls since 12 year olds(and middle schoolers in general) aren't sexually active, and are most likely just friends with nothing sexual involved. if u decide on getting him one explain to him the responsibilities of having a phone beforehand
 
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mkte

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At twelve my child will most likely have a phone...
but i think it's depends on what they are involved in, if they are in a lot of activities and with friends a lot i think it's a good idea for them to always have a way to reach you.. even if you don't let them have texting or internet on the phone, i mean that isn't necessary so that's always an option to just not have those things.
If your child isn't away from you much other than during school, then i don't think it's needed.
 
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KinseyPrescott

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i would.

cus my son comes to me and wines daily that ppl are asking him for the phone number. Also u might need it for safety or just incase if anything happens to him.
 
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mllrebeccahelenllm

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My family has the same situation and my 2 brothers have cellphones, they're 12.
They have a MY5 plan, which means they have unlimited texting + calling to a certian 5 people.
 
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KinseyPrescott

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i would.

cus my son comes to me and wines daily that ppl are asking him for the phone number. Also u might need it for safety or just incase if anything happens to him.
 
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MoMx5

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i would get him a phone that lets you control what numbers call him, and what numbers he calls... I only think a 12yr old should have a phone to call you and for emergencies....
 
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Kristi

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It depends on the lifestyle.

My son is 13 now, and has had a cell phone since he was 10.

However, he is a talented basketball player, and there are games that I cannot make it to that he goes with his classmates on and I like having the ability to get hold of him when I am away.

But, if my son was a typical boy and not into basketball or any other things that would have him be away from home, I would say no, and only lend him MY cell phone if he went to a birthday party or something.

Another thing to add...we are VERY TOUGH in regards to the cell phone use in our home...if he's not away from the house, he can't use it, etc etc etc.
 
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luvME:P

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Im not a parent but personally, i think it would be alright for him to have a phone, i dont see any reason for him not to have one unless you somehow dont have any trust with him anymore. I mean, if anything, you can always have consequences.
 
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