When today’s adults were growing up mom and dad’s biggest
concern may have been doling out television time. Today, there are a myriad of electronic
distractions that can challenge your kid.
Cell phones and their usage rank right at the top. One of the big questions today is…at what age
should parents buy their child (children) a cell phone?
The short answer is…it is up to you mom and dad! Sure, age is a factor, but your child’s
maturity level should be the primary consideration. When you hand your kid his or her first cell
phone you are giving them a powerful communication device. Now they can create texts, photos, and videos
to be widely distribute.
This can be a very slippery slope and the decision must be
carefully weighed including the issue of security and safety. How to manage cell phone usage in your
adolescents is today’s “television time”.
Let Dr. Steven Sussman help you with this issue and many others. He is a child psychologist with offices in
Mountainside NJ and Staten Island.
Please call him for an appointment at either office at (908) 217-8106.
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