| In today's digital age, communicating with your kids has | | | | phones come with features such as call waiting, |
| become as easy as calling their cellular telephones. | | | | voicemail, text messaging, and caller identification. While |
| This way, you can keep track of their whereabouts, | | | | you may not think these features are necessary, your |
| find out what time they'll be home, and catch up on the | | | | teenager will probably have an argument prepared |
| day's events. Some cell phones are better than others | | | | about why he or she needs these features. If you do |
| when it comes to kids, so it is important for parents to | | | | allow your child to get a feature-rich cell phone, set |
| thoroughly research the many options available before | | | | limits for using these features and always monitor any |
| committing a particular phone model and service plan. | | | | text messages or e-mails sent or received on the cell |
| Some cell phone providers make it possible for you to | | | | phone. This will help to keep your child safe and will cut |
| block outgoing calls on your child's cell phone except | | | | down on risky behavior on the part of your teen. |
| for 911. This means that the phone can be used only to | | | | One of the best phones for kids is one that allows you |
| call 911 in the case of an emergency, meaning that you | | | | to program important telephone numbers into the |
| are reducing the chances that your child is talking with | | | | memory of the cell phone. You can use this feature to |
| a stranger. This is helpful because, while you can block | | | | program your child's home telephone number, parents' |
| outgoing calls, you can still call your child whenever | | | | work numbers, emergency contact numbers, and |
| necessary. | | | | school contact information into the phone. This will |
| Other cell phone plans offer even more protection. | | | | allow your child to dial the number by pressing only one |
| They allow parents to block all outgoing and incoming | | | | key and hitting ?send.? In the event of an emergency, |
| calls except for calls home and to emergency | | | | this will save time on looking up the telephone number |
| services. This is a great plan for a young child that | | | | needed and dialing the number in full. |
| does not travel alone and doesn't have the need to | | | | When you give your child access to a cell phone, it is |
| keep in contact with others outside of his or her family. | | | | important that you choose the best one for his or her |
| This feature allows you to reduce the risk of your child | | | | age and needs. Monitoring the use of a cell phone is an |
| coming into contact with a dangerous person and | | | | important means of keeping your kids safe and |
| allows you to monitor the child's cell phone usage. | | | | reducing their risk of harm. |
| For older children who need more features, many cell | | | | |