Many kids feel that they need to have a cell phone to fit in. About 5 out of 10 kids under 15 have a cell phone. Most kids feel that they should have a cell phone, that way the can always be reachable. They also look at cell phones as social devices. Texting is a must for most kids that want a cell phone.
Cell phones are nice for kids, that way they can always be reached in a serious time. If some kind of emergency happened, the kid could call his his or her parent or 911 to notify them. Some cell phones can be programmed by the adult, to control what numbers the child can call. A firefly for example, is perfect for younger children, because there is 4 available numbers for the child to call.
Cell phones have a bad driving affect for teenagers. Some auto-insurance companies have raised car insurance for teens, because cell phones make them more likely to get into an accident. Cell phones can also give the teen, a social life. They can feel more accepted if they have a cell phone like everyone else.
