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The pros and cons of children using cell phones 4 Articles

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    by Morgana Ross

    As a former customer service agent for a large cellular phone provider, I once had to take a call from a three year-old boy who needed assistance with his voice-mail feature. Yes, you read that correctly. A three year-ol...read more

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    by Mariann H

    While my son is not nearly old enough in my opinion to have a cell phone, I teeter on both sides of this argument. PROS: For teens / preteens that travel far distances to go to school this is a necessity's, but it mu...read more

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    by Stacy Wong

    As technology extends its grasp, telecommunication devices gradually rule over young lives. They have grown so dependent on these gadgets that they treat them as necessities rather than lavish objects. Therefore, these gad...read more

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    by Mary Mercille

    I am still amazed that kids as young as 6 years old have their own cell phones. I know it's very rare for this age, but there are some out there. I think that 6 is definitely too young. I am currently dealing with this con...read more

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