What to do about 7.5 yr old DD's Christmas request? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

kattayanna_mom · 12-12-2012, 06:07 PM

Anna's only request for Christmas is a cell phone so she can text family and play games we can get her a free phone and just add another line to our family plan, but I am still not sure if I want to do this although she is always on my iPhone anyway,LOL and maybe getting her a phone will get her off mine.

Celeste · 12-12-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kattayanna_mom

Anna's only request for Christmas is a cell phone so she can text family and play games we can get her a free phone and just add another line to our family plan, but I am still not sure if I want to do this although she is always on my iPhone anyway,LOL and maybe getting her a phone will get her off mine.

I wouldn't, personally, but I don't necessarily think this is a right or wrong situation. I don't plan on getting my kids cell phones til they are off and driving places on their own.

s@hmommy · 12-12-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeste

I wouldn't, personally, but I don't necessarily think this is a right or wrong situation. I don't plan on getting my kids cell phones til they are off and driving places on their own.

This.

faiths13 · 12-12-2012, 06:20 PM

It depends on the age. I got my 11 yr old son iPod last year and its been great and no monthly fee. He can even text for free (free app).

EmilytheStrange · 12-12-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by faiths13

It depends on the age. I got my 11 yr old son iPod last year and its been great and no monthly fee. He can even text for free (free app).

yes. If you have wifi in your house, I'd just get an ipod.

AbbieJack · 12-12-2012, 06:34 PM

I personally would not buy a 7 year old a phone. Our children will not be getting them until they are driving and I will no longer be dropping them off. What about an educational tablet of some kind?

July10baby · 12-12-2012, 06:47 PM

I think 7 is way too young for a sale, regardless of why she wants it. Admittedly, I don't really see the reason why young kids need iPods, cell phones, etc in elementary school.

my2sweets · 12-12-2012, 06:55 PM

Theres no way Id get my 7yr old a cell phone. I just do not see the need or reason for such young childern to have a lot of access or their own ipods/ipads/kindles/whatever. However if she's always on yours then youre obviously fine with her being on it so thats a little different. Id suggest looking at text/calling plans(dont want to be surprised with a $400 phone bill!) and have her help you come up with limitations for it and of course consequences for when she breaks the rules.

luvsviola · 12-12-2012, 07:33 PM

At 7.5, my answer would be no. There is too much chance of it getting lost or stolen at that age, IMO. My 3 and 5 year old have DH and my old ipod touches, and while they take decent care of them, we do not allow them to leave the house.

Google Voice is free and available online. She could text message on a computer, which is much easier to track and to supervise.

I would get her something else.

kattayanna_mom · 12-12-2012, 07:38 PM

I did not think about tablets which seems like a better idea, we are now looking into that.
Thanks ladies.

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faiths13 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 16,956 Ratings: 342 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	It depends on the age. I got my 11 yr old son iPod last year and its been great and no monthly fee. He can even text for free (free app). __________________ Beth - homeschooling, Christ loving mom to Magus '99, Malakai '01, Bastian '07, Jace '09, Step Mom to Seth '95, married to Damon, love of my life! My last ds is pl'ed!

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AbbieJack Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,217 Ratings: 48 Feedback: 100%	Re: What to do about 7.5 yr old DD's Christmas request? I personally would not buy a 7 year old a phone. Our children will not be getting them until they are driving and I will no longer be dropping them off. What about an educational tablet of some kind? __________________ Helpmeet to a wonderful DH Mommy to A 8J 5 Angel baby 12-25-11 , W 4-16-13 - 4-30-13 E4-12-14 Last edited by AbbieJack; 12-12-2012 at 07:04 PM.

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my2sweets Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,910 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Theres no way Id get my 7yr old a cell phone. I just do not see the need or reason for such young childern to have a lot of access or their own ipods/ipads/kindles/whatever. However if she's always on yours then youre obviously fine with her being on it so thats a little different. Id suggest looking at text/calling plans(dont want to be surprised with a $400 phone bill!) and have her help you come up with limitations for it and of course consequences for when she breaks the rules. __________________ House Goddess & mama to 8 yr old princess L , 6 yr old mama magnet J and 9mos old love bug C Swagbucks. Search. Earn. Redeem. Yep, it's that simple (I've earned $70 in gift cards and counting!). Last edited by my2sweets; 12-12-2012 at 06:58 PM.

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luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 17,103 Ratings: 116 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What to do about 7.5 yr old DD's Christmas request? At 7.5, my answer would be no. There is too much chance of it getting lost or stolen at that age, IMO. My 3 and 5 year old have DH and my old ipod touches, and while they take decent care of them, we do not allow them to leave the house. Google Voice is free and available online. She could text message on a computer, which is much easier to track and to supervise. I would get her something else. __________________ Kristen Middle school teacher by day, super mom by night Mommy to The Boss~2007, The Energizer Bunny~2009, and The Princess~2011 My kids are no longer in diapers, but somehow, my computer keeps finding its way back here... Last edited by luvsviola; 12-12-2012 at 07:35 PM.