When should a kid have a cellphone?

Originally Posted by frost

Well, if you're huge in tech, wouldn't it make sense you can operate a smart phone?

Not sure if there is a real right or wrong answer here; just everyone's preferences. But if I had a kid, I want them at the forefront of technology, because that's where the jobs are going to be.

Originally Posted by theDreamer

But kids are out on the town before they can drive, I would want my child to have a life line if they need it, a lot of scary things out today. Car accident, parties, etc.

Originally Posted by frost

How is that a good point? Give em a phone and a 4k lb car at the same time?