Rules and guidelines for your child's first cell phone

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Your child is ready for a cell phone when you need your child to have a cell phone. If your child is only with adults that have access to a phone, there is no need for them to have one. However, if your child is going to be going off by themselves, either to the mall or spend a couple of hours alone without an adult, then yes, it is absolutely appropriate for them to have a cell phone. You want to start slowly. They don't need to have all the bells and whistles right away. If they have a simple phone that only calls you, that's where you need to start. They need to demonstrate that they are responsible, that they can take it with them and keep it charged at all times, and they always answer the phone when you, mom or dad, give them a call.

Video Categories: ELEMENTARY, Technology and Media, Cell Phones and Texting, TEEN, Technology and Media, Cell Phones and Texting

Lori Getz, MA Technology Expert, shares advice for parents on the most important rules and guidelines to set for your child and their first cellphone

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Expert Bio

Lori Getz, M.A.

Technology Expert

Since 2004 Lori has worked as an Instructional Technologist in Los Angeles, CA. She has a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from San Diego State University and is certified by isafe.org as an Internet Safety Specialist. In September 2008 Lori founded Cyber Education Consultants and began speaking to students, parents, and educators about Internet safety, security and ethics. Since that time Lori has reached out to Internet users across the world! Her mission is simple- to help bridge the gap between a young generation of digital natives and their parents and teachers.

Today, Cyber Education Consultants provides workshops, professional development and consulting services to more than 100 schools across the country.

Lori is an educator, mother, and Internet safety expert. She has appeared on the "Dr. Phil Show," "Today," "HLN," “Dr. Drew” and several other local news and radio programs (including the Ryan Seacrest show on KIIS FM). She often lectures live, speaking to parents, teachers and students. Lori has been published in several areas including as an online expert for momlogic.com and kidsinthehouse.org. Most recently was featured in Rachel Simmons’ new edition of “Odd Girl Out” and Lucie Hemmen’s, Ph.D “Parenting a Teen Girl.” She is currently working with the “I Have a Plan” series to develop a children’s book on online safety. Her insight comes from both her professional and personal life working with children, tweens and teens.

Parenting expert on: Cell Phones and Texting, Driving, Illnesses and Ailments, Diseases and Disorders

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