Community Corner
Moms Talk: When Should Children Start Using Cell Phones?
Every week, Dexter Patch looks at questions and issues that are on the minds of parents in our community.
From the malls to the classrooms, you see children texting friends and parents on their cell phones.
According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, about 23 percent of parents said their children got their first cell phones when they were 13 years old.
Several schools are modifying their technology policies to accommodate students’ cell phones on campus.
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As parents in Dexter, what are your thoughts on the use of cell phones? How old should children be before they use cell phones?
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