Results: Children With Cell Phones.
Published on 11/27/2014
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1.
1.
Do you think children under the age of 16 should have any type of cell phone (smart phone/ flip phone etc)? Yes
35%
507 votes
No
29%
431 votes
Undecided
26%
375 votes
Not Applicable
9%
134 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
22 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| yes but limited | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the child and their need to have a phine handy | 0.07% | 1 |
| i think they should have some type phone but that apple need to make the ones under the age of 16 have limited access to the net an who they can call | 0.07% | 1 |
| w | 0.07% | 1 |
| 13 is good for safety reasons | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on the child, some are more responsible than others even at a young age. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on the child and the circumstances | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends. | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes, it is a safe way for parents to know where their children are, especially at friend homes | 0.07% | 1 |
| only for contact with parents and other family members | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on situation | 0.07% | 1 |
| situational | 0.07% | 1 |
| only under certain circumstances - visiting friends or some situation where they need to be able to communicate with parents | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on the situation... our type 1 diabetic may have one earlier than other kids | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends - like everything in life | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on the reason. | 0.07% | 1 |
| just a cheap simple phone for emergencies | 0.07% | 1 |
| only a phone to contact someone if they need help | 0.07% | 1 |
| if they're responsible enough for it. | 0.07% | 1 |
| if they are responsible enough with their stuff and it's used in case of emergencies then yes. | 0.07% | 1 |
| they don't need one but i dont see a problem with it if they are being good kids and getting good grades | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on the age and circumstance. | 0.07% | 1 |
2.
2.
Do you think children having cell phones encourages more bullying? (i.e. Not having the most up to date phone/ plan/ apps.) Yes
23%
337 votes
No
34%
506 votes
Undecided
31%
458 votes
Not Applicable
11%
161 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
7 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| not bullying, but you just don't bring it up, or lie. | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes, but thats not why. its increased access to the platforms that are used for the bullying | 0.07% | 1 |
| bullies will find anything | 0.07% | 1 |
| not necessariy. depends on use. with internet....yes | 0.07% | 1 |
| everything encourages bullying for the bullying arseh*les | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends | 0.07% | 1 |
| a basic cell phone ok, not smart phones with internet access | 0.07% | 1 |
3.
3.
Do you think the child having a cell phone interferes with normal socializing? (Because they text rather than speak in person.) Yes
50%
735 votes
No
18%
271 votes
Undecided
20%
300 votes
Not Applicable
11%
158 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
5 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| not is only used for voice | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on child - it could encourage a different kind of socializing | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends | 0.07% | 1 |
| that would interfere with their concentration, focus on school | 0.07% | 1 |
| not if they only have a cell, no texting or internet | 0.07% | 1 |
4.
4.
If you're a parent who has a child under the age of 16 with a cell phone, why do they have one? Emergencies
16%
232 votes
I need to know where they are at all times
7%
108 votes
My child gets what they want
2%
26 votes
So they do fit in with their peers
2%
36 votes
I gave them my old one to use
2%
23 votes
Prefer not to say
2%
23 votes
Not applicable
69%
1007 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
14 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| emergencies, to know where your child is | 0.07% | 1 |
| zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz | 0.07% | 1 |
| 0.07% | 1 | |
| i don't have a cell phone why would i let my child have one. | 0.07% | 1 |
| mine are grown | 0.07% | 1 |
| because they are old enough for this responsibility | 0.07% | 1 |
| traveling between states to gey to other parent for holidaya and summer | 0.07% | 1 |
| my child is only 8 and does not have a phone yet | 0.07% | 1 |
| my idiot wife got it | 0.07% | 1 |
| it would be mean to deny them something they really want when it's not necessarily that bad | 0.07% | 1 |
| my child turned 16 yesterday and doesn't have a cell phone. | 0.07% | 1 |
| so i can keep in touch with her when she isn't home | 0.07% | 1 |
| after school sports pick-up | 0.07% | 1 |
| children who have survived domestic violence need to carry a cell phone at all times! | 0.07% | 1 |
5.
5.
As a parent of a child with a cell phone, do you at least monitor their activity on the phone? Yes
14%
208 votes
No
6%
94 votes
Randomly
7%
103 votes
Not Applicable
72%
1063 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
1 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| voice, only. no text, no data. view monthly bill usage. | 0.07% | 1 |
6.
6.
If your child has a cell phone, do they contribute to the bill? (extra chores or a job if they are old enough for an after school job like babysitting etc.) Yes
10%
152 votes
No
16%
241 votes
Not Applicable
73%
1073 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
3 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| just for free preschool games only | 0.07% | 1 |
| 0.07% | 1 | |
| when they have a job | 0.07% | 1 |
7.
7.
Do they have their cell phone privileges taken away if they are being punished for something? Yes
13%
186 votes
No
8%
112 votes
Depends on the severity of what they did wrong
9%
132 votes
Not Applicable
71%
1038 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
1 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.07% | 1 |
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