[Trini-34]

Now, I wanted to get your opinion on this. This is a debate that I am having at home and wanted some of my fellow CB-Members to chime in. One of the main reason for wanting to get my daughter a phone is in the link to the bottom of this post (my daughter's teacher see link below), preferably Z10 due to the fact I want it to be a long term commitment. I am not rich but I can afford to get my daughter a phone with a fairly reasonable plan. Parental Control will be enabled (No FB, Internet, social media, just phone and text).
We live in a strange world and we have to protect our young one. Please provide me your feedback/thoughts...

Jason Howard, Glann Dale staffer, accused of fondling student | WJLA.com
My daughter goes to this school...

[venious]

So you think the phone will help reduce an incident like this from occurring? I'm not sure about that.

Z10 via T-Mobile (10.0.10.85)

[stabstabdie]

I'd get her a non smartphone.it would be free with a an and cheap to replace when she loses or breaks it. Which she will, she's 8.

[stabstabdie]

Also, I doubt any 8 year old would have the awareness to grab their phone while being molested.

[kbz1960]

Yes. Just get one of those cheap kid phones. Unless you have money to throw away.

[daveshiz]

I would get her a cheaper bb no need for it to be a z10

[Double_J75]

I hope my 10 year old doesn't see this because I'm not going to get him a phone lol

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[jesse_h]

Giving a child a phone won't help with that scenario, sorry.

In my opinion, 13-14 is the youngest age.




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[pttptppt]

I got mine for my 13th birthday with no parental control settings

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[stabstabdie]

I got mine for my 13th birthday with no parental control settings

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Woooooo no parental control settings!!!!
Lucky!!

[pantlesspenguin]

Get her something cheap and non-touchscreen. A physical keyboard would help her I think because then she could see the numbers to dial. Something like the 9700 or 9650 would be fine.

[Trini-34]

So you think the phone will help reduce an incident like this from occurring? I'm not sure about that.

Z10 via T-Mobile (10.0.10.85)

No, I do not think that this will reduce incidents like this from happening, but providing the tools to contact the parents after an incident so we can take immediate action is I'm hoping / looking for...

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[bintheredundat]

Ugh. Sucks that any parent has to even consider this issue! Think a z might be overkill for what you need but how can you put a price on a child's safety.

I bought my grandad a phone from Rogers. Nice easy flip phone with large buttons. Best part is that it's durable and has a button on the outside of it.

Press and hold that button and it calls three numbers in sequence until answered. Nice and easy. Pre paid plan.


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[Trini-34]

I'd get her a non smartphone.it would be free with a an and cheap to replace when she loses or breaks it. Which she will, she's 8.

I get what you are saying but as I mentioned, I'm looking for a long term commitment and she is very knowledgeable on the PlayBook as well as the Z10. Losing it is part of getting her ready for responsibility... talking with her as well as setting ground rules for keeping her phone safe.

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[bintheredundat]

Don't know if it's avail but:

http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wirel...led=612GSMBLKR

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[clowrym]

I wouldnt say an 8 year old is too young to have a phone... I agree with a number of posts above, a Z10 might be a bit to much at this point! if you were to go with the Z10, I would deficately get the most durable case you possibly could, My kids have all had phones since about 7... and all have broken, or lost their phones. Now all are 11 to 16 and seem to take better care

[Trini-34]

Also, I doubt any 8 year old would have the awareness to grab their phone while being molested.

Maybe not, but now she has a way of contacting her parents...

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[Trini-34]

Giving a child a phone won't help with that scenario, sorry.

In my opinion, 13-14 is the youngest age.




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Thanks for your opinion!

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[Trini-34]

Get her something cheap and non-touchscreen. A physical keyboard would help her I think because then she could see the numbers to dial. Something like the 9700 or 9650 would be fine.

We will have it set up with all of our contact information easily accessible on the phone app...

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[Trini-34]

Thanks to all of your views and comments, I truly appreciate it!

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[StreetNerd]

why would u get her a Z10 over a budget phone?

just get her a Nokia Lumia 520 (or a L720)

kids corner is a great feature!

[IgotsThis]

Why can't she get her kid a z10?
There's 5 year Olds running around with Iphones and I pads, atleast she can restrict its use and put some cartoons and kid games on there. Just get a very sturdy case

Z10? Why yes it is.

[crohns]

I would just get her a pay as you go phone. No need in getting a z10

[Jedi_Blackberry]

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[Jedi_Blackberry]

Why does it have to he a smartphone? This makes sense. I did not watch the video but I think this is overkill. I know with Verizon there basic phones come with parental controls and child locator.

I truly don't care what you buy your child, I just think that you could be wiser with your money when deciding on what phone to get your 8 year old.

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