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Long gone are the days when all your daughter wanted for Christmas was her two front teeth. Now she wants a cell phone.
All her friends have one. And despite headlines about cyberbullying, sexting, and texting while driving, you embrace the idea that cell phones are a way of life. “After all,” you tell yourself, “it would help me stay connected with her between school, volleyball practice and babysitting jobs.”
But before you comparison shop for talk, text and data plans, take time to reflect on what bringing a cell phone into your child’s life really means. It’s an instant connection between your child and the world—and all the good and bad things that brings.
These three tips can help you ensure your child’s experience is positive and age-appropriate:
Originally published on Identity Theft 911 blog.
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