Rules to consider before giving your child a mobile phone -
From: news.com.au - January 17, 2013 - Children as young as 11
being given mobile phones - Most parents see it as a safety and
monitoring device - Mum makes her son sign contract of rules for
mobile HOW young is too young to give your child a mobile phone?
This is a question that plagues most parents, who want their
children to keep up with their peers but ensure their safety at
the same time. Michael Carr-Gregg, one of Australia’s leading
adolescent psychologists, says there are three important
questions to ask when considering whether to give your child a
mobile phone: 1. What temperament does your child have? 2. Do
they have a track record of making good choices? 3. What kind of
friends do they hang out with. “Age doesn't define maturity,” Dr
Carr-Gregg said, “Making an arbitrary age like 12 doesn't cover
it. “You’ve got to become a world expert on your kid.” Mr Carr-
Gregg has submitted a proposal to the Queensland government
recommending that chi