Giving a child a cell phone comes with a lot of responsibility. They are responsible for not breaking the law when driving. Laws vary by state and it is up to them not to break them. They also have to take care of their phone and follow the guidelines that their parents set.
My children are young. It will be many years before they get a phone but I already know there will be times that they will not be allowed to use their phone. There are certain times when it is rude and inappropriate to be chatting or texting. Their phones will be allowed to taken to school but can not be used during school hours. I would hate for their phone to be taken away by a teacher.
U.S. Cellular
has developed a Parent-Child Agreement that can guide the conversations parents
and children have about cell phone usage. The Parent-Child Agreement was developed in response to data from U. S. Cellular's Better Moments online survey, which found that half of U. S. Ceullar customers with children say their kids currently own mobile phones. In addition, while 91% of parents set mobile phone usage guidelines for their children, 63% indicated they would find it helpful to have an agreement to guide their ability to supervise children's usage and behavior with mobile devices. The agreement is customizable so that families can make it work for their specific needs. You can find the agreement
here.
During the month of July, U. S. Cellular is offering free Device Workshops that are focused on helping families make the decision of when to get children their first phone along with ways that mobile phones can help families stay connected and strengthen relationships. At the workshops, U. S. Cellular associates will offer families tips on setting phone guidelines and the share suggestions to help with the decision of getting their child their first cell phone.
To find the nearest U. S. Cellular Device Workshop near you visit
www.uscellular.com/events or call your local store.
My local store is - June 25 - U. S. Cellular 692 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mt. Airy, NC or
June 27 - B & H Computers 1448 Edgewood Dr., Mt. Airy, NC
I have never attended a U. S. Cellular workshop. I would love to attend one on how to get the most out of my phone. What apps would make the biggest difference in my life?
Have you ever attended a U. S. Cellular workshop? If so, please share your experience.
Disclosure: I am a compensated member of the U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade. All opinions are my own.
