If you’ve rescued a child from abandonment, you want to make sure everything you do for your saved child is the right thing to do. Chances are, your fostered or adopted teen has been begging for a cell phone. Should you make the leap? Is your teen ready for a cell phone – and all the responsibility attached to it?
If you’re the parent of a modern teenager, you can relax a little bit. Most experts agree that teenagers are capable of owning a cell phone, especially if you’ve taken the time to teach them about safe internet and cell phone use. Yet it can be intimidating to first walk into a cell phone store. With so many options, how can you be sure you’re getting a phone your teen will love?
For starters, look into purchasing a music phone. Music phones act like call-making iPods. Your teen will be able to purchase and access all their favorite artists and listen to them while they’re on the go. Better yet, your teen can still make calls and text, just like any other phone. If your teen has been begging for both a cell phone and an MP3 player, this is the perfect way to kill two birds with one stone.
Consider also getting a phone with parental controls for safe internet access. Worried parents may want to invest in a phone with GPS capabilities so you can know your teen’s whereabouts. Still clueless? Ask your teen about which phone they want. That way, you’re sure to pick out the perfect cell phone for your teen.
