Cell Phones and Teens

Cell phones continue to offer more features, Applications (Apps), and data storage capacity. Everyone has embraced this technology for some time and they continue to influence our everyday social lives. Texting and Twittering have become part of the daily routine of many adults and teens. Parents need to remember that they need to talk about their teens usage of cell phones and all the extras they have to offer. It is important that families use cell phone agreements for their kids and teens that have cell phones. Check up on text messages by occasionally looking at the phone, check the bill to see where the calls are coming from and going to. If you don't recognize a number, talk to your teens about what is going on. You can find a copy of a cell phone agreement at http://www.internetsafetyconsulting.net/cellphoneagreement.pdf