The process of purchasing a cell phone for your child should involve a lot more than discussions about the type of phone and the plan. It should center on cell phone safety. Simply Sellular Complaints
Kids and Cell Phone Safety
Objectives: Identify the things to consider before buying their child a cell phone.
Identify risks associated with cell phone usage.
Identify safety tips associated with cell phone usage.
Advantages: For convenience
For security
For connecting people/friends
Disadvantages: Cost - excessive texts - usual damage by kids
Usage - simply sellular complaints about the use to cheat at exams - to spread rumors - to send inappropriate photos and videos at school - affects security as it can detonate bombs if there was one
In cyberbullying - send threatening, rude or mean texts to another child’s cell phone - spammers deceive childen
Effect - can damage the brain
What is Sexting? Sexting involves the sending of a sexual message and/or revealing photos to another person.
Sending semi-nude or nude pictures from a cell phone can cause unwanted pregnancies
Tips to Prevent Sexting: 1. Think first about the consequences.
2. Never take images of themselves they wouldn’t want everyone to see.
3. Report any nude pictures they receive on their cell phone to a trusted adult.
Cell Phone Safety Tips: 1. Teach the kids how to properly use the cellphone.
- Point out features like the key lock. - Teach how to put the phone on silent and setting the alarm. - Phones should be programmed with parents’ contact information and emergency numbers.
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