Cell phones are becoming an extremely popular electronic device for people to purchase and in some instances they are even replacing house phones. They are also becoming more technologically advanced. Most cell phone devices can take and send pictures and videos and connect to the Internet for web surfing. Many children, even as young as kindergarten-age (COM-6), are becoming cell phone owners. The potential of things that can be done with these phones are endless. Cell phones can also expose a child to anything that anyone wishes to send him or her in a text or e-mail. I think that parents, teachers, and guardians need to be aware of both the positive and negative aspects of a child having a cell phone before allowing them to have one. Even though they are a lot of dangers having a cell phone,(COM-4) a child contacting his parents or 911 when he is alone can be safer than anything else. A cell phone gives your child a way to get help quickly if he has an emergency. If your child is rarely alone (COM-10), a cell phone for emergencies isn't usually a necessity. A child who walks by himself or stays at home alone until his parents get home should have a cell phone especially if parents no longer have a landline. Some people become too absorbed with using their phone instead of paying attention to what's going on around them. This can eventually lead to rude behavior. They may neglect or ignore the person who is talking to them like the spouse or kids. They sometimes get annoyed by live people talking to them because they're busy looking down at the phone. This happens a lot. For example, I volunteered at an animal shelter and there two dogs who always fought. One day two teenagers walked by their cage and saw them fighting. Instea... ... middle of paper ... ... attention to what's going on around them. If a child is texting or playing a game while he walks home from school, he may walk in front of a car or not notice that someone is following him. Also (COM-2) ,with social media access on many phones,(COM-4) the child is exposed to cyberbullying. She may also reveal her location without realizing it because of location-sharing apps. Also, some parents also worry about the radiation exposure with cellphone use. The research is limited on how those radio waves affect people, (COM-4) but parents often worry about an increased risk of tumors. I think that parents should really consider all the pros and cons before giving their child a cell phone. Even though it can be safer if a kid to has one, there a lot of other things that should be taken in consideration like the child's well being and health as well as their education.
One reason is because it helps parents have a sense of security with knowing where their children are at all times. For example, if your child goes to a friends house, a cell phone could be handy if in any case there is an emergency, you are able to contact your child right away or vise versa. Also, if a child moves from one place to another and his/her parent goes looking for them at the place he/she
Cellular phones are a phenomenon that has engulfed people in the nineties. They have become a common occurrence whether you are waiting in line at the super market or in a movie theatre. One professor at Murray State University said, “Many students are carrying them, I had a student get a call in the middle of a test last semester.” Although many people have accepted the thought of carrying a telephone wherever they go, others have not taken the onslaught of cell phones quite so easily. Cell phones have become part of everyday life, and with the dramatic changes that have been made, there is no sign of their existence diminishing. Today, cellular service is available in all 306 Metropolitan Statistical Areas across the country and all of the 428 Rural Service Areas.
Cell phones they are everywhere nowadays, they have become a need in the eye of the public. One feels much more connected to others with a cell phone in hand. Social Networking apps and texting, aid one to be more connected and closer to others around them. Cellphones serve as a reassurance that if one is in an accident, they have a resource to call for help. It’s not only adults who need a cell phone youth twelve and over should have one for the same reasons as adults do. The number one reason one buys a cell phone is to feel safe if an accident occurs. Adults are not the only one who accidents happen to youth are prone to them as well. For example, kidnappings happen mainly to preteens who have become more independent and have not yet learned how to keep to safe since they are very naïve. GPS trackers are fairly common in cell phones, providing a peace of mind as to where the child really is. Websites can easily be blocked on the cell phone. If the parent does not feel texting is vital they may get a talk only plan. A feature phone may be ideal as well they only have the basic func...
A cell phone has become an indispensable form of communication and we are accustomed in having it everywhere with us. Having a cell phone at work can be useful in case of emergency calls but it can also be extremely disruptive. Your family and friends may call you with trivial matters anytime and that can be annoying. When you are in the workplace, you need to be mindful of your boss and your co-workers. You also need to focus on your work tasks and get your job done.
I remember when I was a little kid. We had a landline in the kitchen and only the adults had cell phones. If we needed to get ahold of them we would memorize their number or have a book of numbers if we needed to find one we did not know. I did not receive a cell phone until I was away from home more than I was at home because
In conclusion, kids should have cell phones to ensure that they know what’s expected from them, because a good parent-child relationship starts with good communication. It not only makes the kids feel safer, but it also puts the parents at ease in many ways.
Another reason I have heard for young kids with phones is because of having a phone can be dangerous both ways, without a phone there is no way to call anyone if you needed help or to get into contact with family members.
To begin with, a cell phone can make a difference between life and death. This means, if an unfortunate automobile accident occurs, and one is with their family, instead of locating a cellular phone in someone else’s clothing, it will take seconds to summon emergency assistance
There is no real "problem" with cell-phones in themselves. Students just need to learn, and remember, that there is a time and a place for everything. A cell-phone should generally not be used in class, unless perhaps somebody is standing at the front of the room with a gun, or if there was some other calamity, such as: kids making bomb threats and what not - for these reasons I find it completely reasonable for a child to be permitted to be equipped with a powered "ON" cellular device. I don't know about you, but if I have kids one day who are potentially in danger, I would want to be aware of this at once.
Today’s cell phone is the front line technology at our fingertips. Keeping this in mind the use of cell phones have become an affair when it comes to allowing teens to use them in educational environments, such as schools. One part of society supports the use of cell phones while the other part of society disapproves the use of cell phones. I personally believe that cell phones should not only be allowed in school, but cell phones should be mandatory just like a textbook. Cell phones do not only allow students to stay united with friends and family, but cell phones are also a magnificent learning system, and they boost the liable use of technology.
Firstly, cell phones are a useful object when needed in an emergency. When parents need to contact their kids, they have access to talk with them on their cell phones. People say "But there's a phone in the office", So? What if office staff are out for lunch? What if the emergency happens at their parent’s workplace?
In fact, many school districts have decided to lift the ban on the use of cell phones in schools because of “the role cell phones have played in some emergency situations” ("Cell Phones in the Classroom” ). Moreover, parents could be easily in touch with their children, know their whereabouts through mobile communication, and therefore it would allay parents’ concerns (Cohen). For instance, lots of parents have claimed that they have to stay in touch with their children in case of “another crisis like 9/11” ("Cell Phone Debate").... ... middle of paper ... ...
One advantage of having a cell phone is that it’s very helpful when a person needs to contact a friend or a family member (9). For example, when someone is lost in a place they have never been to. But nowadays people owning a cell phone can never get lost because now phones have a map that tells you where your location is. Now a phone can also be a credit/debit card swiper for someone's business. Another good advantage of having a cell phone is that if someone is a witness of a crime being committed, that person can make a call to the police and try to get the person committing the crime off the streets (9)....
Children under the age of thirteen and using electronic devices is not a good idea due to their innocence and how easily they can be manipulated. The way irritation is connected to the addictive quality is that it slowly develops a mental illness. Common illnesses include depression, anxiety and frequent anger issues. All of these facts tie together to show how children can be overpowered by cell phones at an inappropriate age. Someone may argue that children with phones would in fact be safer from such things because of the special feature of easy communication. A child could easily call or text an adult or parent they know when they need to. Such as situations when a they need to be picked up from an unsafe area, therefore getting rid of any stress or anxiety levels. Although communication is very important for a young child’s safety, they should not have to constantly depend on their cell phones to relieve them of stress or anxiety. They should feel free to talk with a group of friends or an adult they trust and feel comfortable with. This is one way to quickly form an addictive, yet unhealthy
With the availability of smartphones, children are becoming familiar with them at a very early age. This leads parents to feel like they can cause their children to have social problems by using the devices too much or to be harassed for not using smart devices. This leaves some parents in between a rock and a hard place. (Craig)