Results: Youth and phones
Published on 01/22/2016
My son wants to get a phone (what kid doesn't). I teach children and see what happens when their parents give them a tablet or phone (they get addicted to it). I see kids that cannot put these devices down. I went to a party a few months back outside in the beautiful sunshine and a group of kids were huddled around a picnic table watching another kid play a tablet.
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Should children be given their own phone? Yes
28%
516 votes
No
38%
714 votes
undecided
31%
573 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
65 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.37% | 7 | |
| depends | 0.21% | 4 |
| depends on the age | 0.16% | 3 |
| n/a | 0.11% | 2 |
| na | 0.11% | 2 |
| depends on age | 0.11% | 2 |
| it depends on age and responsibilty but with rules ei no phone at dinner table | 0.05% | 1 |
| only after a certain age | 0.05% | 1 |
| if there are times they are without supervision for safety | 0.05% | 1 |
| with limited use: emergencies, to call parents | 0.05% | 1 |
| no | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes with limits | 0.05% | 1 |
| I suppose it would depend on circumstances, like if the parent had to be in contact with the child for health reasons. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the child | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on their age and maturity level! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Age 16 | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the situation and age/maturity of the child | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends upon their age | 0.05% | 1 |
| at a certain age | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes, but it should be programmed for emergency use only | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the child. | 0.05% | 1 |
| only for emergency use & parent contact | 0.05% | 1 |
| just the type that lets them call you for help | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends how old the kid is | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on child | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on age and maturity of child | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on maturity level and need | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on their age, and whether they NEED to be contactable | 0.05% | 1 |
| for emergency calls | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on how old and spends on kids. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the situation, and age of child | 0.05% | 1 |
| when their parents think it's time | 0.05% | 1 |
| They may need a parent help in an emergency, but get only a basic phone(no frills). | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't have kids | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| age 14 and above | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the childs age and parents overall decision | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on the age and purpose | 0.05% | 1 |
| depending on their age | 0.05% | 1 |
| It depends on a variety of issues | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the child and age | 0.05% | 1 |
| once they are driving age | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on their age | 0.05% | 1 |
| From 10 | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| One only used to call | 0.05% | 1 |
| DEPENDS ON AGE AND CIRCUMSTANCES | 0.05% | 1 |
| It depends on age and level of maturity | 0.05% | 1 |
| what age? | 0.05% | 1 |
| I really think that it depends on the child and justify why they need it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the age and reason | 0.05% | 1 |
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If you said yes to giving kids a phone, at what age is it ok for kids to have a phone? under 5
3%
52 votes
6-10
9%
166 votes
11-13
22%
412 votes
13+
51%
950 votes
Other (please specify)
15%
288 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| na | 2.78% | 52 |
| 1.71% | 32 | |
| n/a | 1.45% | 27 |
| 16 | 1.39% | 26 |
| 18 | 0.59% | 11 |
| NO | 0.43% | 8 |
| 16+ | 0.27% | 5 |
| 17 | 0.21% | 4 |
| when they can pay for it themselves | 0.16% | 3 |
| I said no | 0.16% | 3 |
| never | 0.16% | 3 |
| 15 | 0.16% | 3 |
| when they can pay for it | 0.16% | 3 |
| depends on the child | 0.11% | 2 |
| no kids | 0.11% | 2 |
| said no | 0.11% | 2 |
| it depends on the child and the situation | 0.11% | 2 |
| undecided | 0.11% | 2 |
| nq | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on family | 0.05% | 1 |
| WHEN he or she can pay for one | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can PAY for it themselves! | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a idiot---not a parent! | 0.05% | 1 |
| 16,17 or when a personal phone is needed | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can pay for it themselves. | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they need it for emergencies | 0.05% | 1 |
| age 12 for emergencies, after age 16 if they can pay for it | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| 18+ | 0.05% | 1 |
| when you think that they're mature enough to handle it | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the child's maturity eventualy the are going to have to be adept at using it t | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they start driving, in case they need help on the road | 0.05% | 1 |
| they don't need a phone | 0.05% | 1 |
| ? | 0.05% | 1 |
| 18 when they can pay the bill! | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't know. | 0.05% | 1 |
| over 15 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do not see the purpose to kids 13 and under have cell phones | 0.05% | 1 |
| 21 | 0.05% | 1 |
| 16plus | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they move out of the house for good | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they pay for their own | 0.05% | 1 |
| Never, unless they have enough money to but their own. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no idea | 0.05% | 1 |
| N/ap | 0.05% | 1 |
| for emergency calls | 0.05% | 1 |
| 20 | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on the maturity of the child | 0.05% | 1 |
| 25 | 0.05% | 1 |
| 15 or 16 | 0.05% | 1 |
| They do not need one. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Over 15, but only if going out somewhere so parents can reach them | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can paqy for it themselves | 0.05% | 1 |
| I said no!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can pay for their own from earnings | 0.05% | 1 |
| 18 and over | 0.05% | 1 |
| dkdc | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they are old enough to pay for their own | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they are mature enough to understand the responsibility that comes with it | 0.05% | 1 |
| not before 8 years old and it depends on how mature they are | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can afford to pay for it themself | 0.05% | 1 |
| Let them get their own when they are able to pay for it themselves, as young adults 18 and older. | 0.05% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.05% | 1 |
| 18+ when they can pay for their own when they get a job | 0.05% | 1 |
| driving | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they can afford to pay for it and the bills themselves. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on maturity and what it is used for | 0.05% | 1 |
| no they should not have | 0.05% | 1 |
| OVER 18 | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can pay the bill | 0.05% | 1 |
| no child needs a phone. | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they earn it | 0.05% | 1 |
| I didn't say yes. | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they can afford to pay for the service. That's when my girls got their landline years ago. How about a trac phone without all those gizmos | 0.05% | 1 |
| Why | 0.05% | 1 |
| when rhey can pay for it themselves | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can afford to pay for it | 0.05% | 1 |
| 17+ | 0.05% | 1 |
| ok | 0.05% | 1 |
| not until 18 | 0.05% | 1 |
| no kids, no clue | 0.05% | 1 |
| is my opinion really going to stop the trend? | 0.05% | 1 |
| none | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on their age and maturity level! | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they start driving or working | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the child and the level of need | 0.05% | 1 |
| did not say yes | 0.05% | 1 |
| when resposible | 0.05% | 1 |
| 99 | 0.05% | 1 |
| not till they are responsible!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on kid | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they can pay for the service | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0 | 0.05% | 1 |
| over 16 | 0.05% | 1 |
| Not applicable - no kids so no experience with this type of issue | 0.05% | 1 |
| After they graduate high school and have jobs to pay for the phone | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think 16 should be the age no younger | 0.05% | 1 |
| When are able to pay there on bill | 0.05% | 1 |
| wlhen they can buy their own. | 0.05% | 1 |
| No phone. when I was a teenager the kids that had phones got into more trouble. | 0.05% | 1 |
| older | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can afford to pay for it themselves | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can pay the fees themselves | 0.05% | 1 |
| Over 13 and only when they save enough money to buy their own phone. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they can pay for use of phone | 0.05% | 1 |
| kids do not need a phone until they reach about 15 or 16 | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they are old enough to pay the bill | 0.05% | 1 |
| went they can pay for it (18) | 0.05% | 1 |
| When they prove themselves responsible | 0.05% | 1 |
| It's up to the parents of course you have to put limits on it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| not til they are 16 or so | 0.05% | 1 |
| no phones | 0.05% | 1 |
| 15 or older | 0.05% | 1 |
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Do you know any kids who are addicted to a phone or tablet? Yes
61%
1138 votes
No
39%
730 votes
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