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About to get your teen their own cell? Don’t panic: we’ve got tips to help!

BenoitPalop
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Every generation of parents has their own unique set of trials and tribulations when it comes to educating their kids. Today’s moms and dads have to grapple with guiding their children on cellphone usage. And it’s no small challenge.

 

Preteens are already voracious consumers of new technologies, with this age group making up a significant portion of consumers. And so, the question on every parent’s mind is how to go about giving their beloved child their first cellphone without taking a wrong turn. After all, you want to do it in a way that’s responsible, ethical, and doesn’t hinder your child’s education and development. It’s not that easy.

 

One solution is to get several mobile lines for the same household and control the plans for your kids. For example, this could mean giving them limited data. Both parents and kids get what they want, including the chance to establish mutual understanding and trust about cellphone use. Consider a plan with little or no data, which gives teens a