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Twiggy

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10th Sep 10 at 19:00

Discuss.

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10th Sep 10 at 19:01

harrisp

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10th Sep 10 at 19:02

depends on the maturity of the child.

IvIarkgraham

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10th Sep 10 at 19:02

15/16

JonnyJ

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10th Sep 10 at 19:02

Id say anytime from birth to the age of 3. Any older than that and some kids might make fun of them for still sleeping in a cot.

AndyKent

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10th Sep 10 at 19:03

I thought all 10 year olds had them the days. Not needed until they're more independent and out and about I'd say which depends on the kid.

[Edited on 10-09-2010 by AndyKent]

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10th Sep 10 at 19:04

When they start senior school

Twiggy

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10th Sep 10 at 19:07

Well just given my 9year old a old nokia with no credit so i can phone him and piss him off at his mates

Wont be putting credit on it untill he can prove he can look after it....

BluKoo

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10th Sep 10 at 19:07

quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
Id say anytime from birth to the age of 3. Any older than that and some kids might make fun of them for still sleeping in a cot.

I see what you did there

AndyKent

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10th Sep 10 at 19:10

quote:
Originally posted by Twiggy
Well just given my 9year old a old nokia with no credit so i can phone him and piss him off at his mates

Wont be putting credit on it untill he can prove he can look after it....

I'll laugh if your next thread is titled "how to punish a kid who steals bank cards"

Twiggy

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10th Sep 10 at 19:11

quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent

quote:
Originally posted by Twiggy
Well just given my 9year old a old nokia with no credit so i can phone him and piss him off at his mates

Wont be putting credit on it untill he can prove he can look after it....

I'll laugh if your next thread is titled "how to punish a kid who steals bank cards"

oceansoul

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10th Sep 10 at 19:20

A mates lil sister is 7. She has a contract phone. Paid for by the parents.

Ben J

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10th Sep 10 at 19:20

15.

JodieSarah

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10th Sep 10 at 19:29

I'd say about 13/14

MJFF88

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10th Sep 10 at 19:33

quote:
Originally posted by JodieSarah
I'd say about 13/14

This, though circumstance depending anything above 10. So long as they're responsible with the credit (It'll help teach them lessons in money control to be fair)

Cole

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10th Sep 10 at 19:46

my stepdaughter has had one since she was 9 as it easier to keep track of her when she is out playing with her friends i dont see a problem with it tbh

AlunJ

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10th Sep 10 at 20:20

I purchased my first motorola at the grand old age of 11 with my paper round money

my brother had one at 9 iirc

[Edited on 10-09-2010 by AlunJ]

taylorboosh

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10th Sep 10 at 20:23

those who are saying 15 wtf, imagine them getting ripped at school for being a tramp and not having a phone. year 7 i would say

Colin

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10th Sep 10 at 20:43

I dont really see why anyone under 16 would need a mobile phone............who do they need to contact about what?

Work contacts - No
Business to take care of - No
Chicks - No
Sex Lines - No
Mates - Prob at home - use house phone?

No need for a child to have a moble really!

Might aswell give pets their own mobile if your including the kids tbh.

LOL at above - parents paying for a kid to have a contract phone......absolutelly insane!

[Edited on 10-09-2010 by Colin]

Steve

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10th Sep 10 at 20:46

i didnt get a mobile until i was about 17

used to use that bt landline thing where you could have multiple party chats

AlunJ

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10th Sep 10 at 20:46

Well when I was a youngster I had mine mainly for staying in touch with my mum and with mates etc. came in quite useful to have.

[Edited on 10-09-2010 by AlunJ]

MarkSport

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10th Sep 10 at 20:53

quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
depends on the maturity of the child.

True although when i have kids I will be giving them a phone at high school so 11-12

Colin

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10th Sep 10 at 20:59

Id let them have one if they can be self sufficient & pay the bill themselves

Kid - I want a phone.....

Me - Fine get a paper round if you want to phone your maw or your muggy mates that much!!

smcGSI16V

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10th Sep 10 at 21:21

Totally agree with Colon.

Unless they can pay for it themselves they shouldn't have one. They don't really need one at any age under at least 15/16. The only reason that they want one is to be cool.

Maybe I'm just an old miserable bastard.

AlunJ

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10th Sep 10 at 21:24

I paid for mine myself

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