Eva P.

Why Kids Need Phones by Eva P.

Have you ever been bored? Or, have you ever been hanging with friends, but all they are doing is playing games or texting on their phones? I know I sure have been in situations similar to these. Additionally, kids need phones for safety reasons. Phones help when kids get bored, to communicate with friends, and to prepare kids for the future.  This is exactly why kids should have phones. 

According to Liz Perle from pbs.org, she says “I decided that it was a safety point for kids”(Perle). In fact, phones increase learning for kids. When kids get phones, they are able to contact family, people, and their parents if something happens.

Phones aren't only for safety, they are also good for doing homework. “In, fact, kids are able to access learning apps such as Blackboard, dictionaries, calculators, flash cards, and readings apps (Jessamyn).

Finally, kids can stay in contact with family members from far distances. For example, say your cousins, Gabbi and Shayla , live in Arizona and you live in Hawaii. You havn’t seen them in almost 5 years and wonder what’s up with them. Your parents are busy and don’t have time for you to call them. But, with your own phone, you can call them and talk.

Some people say that the idea of kids having phones is “ridiculous” because kids can be “irresponsible.” Well, I say that kids SHOULD have phones by middle school. Kids having phones is about safety, learning, communication, and life skills. This is because in the future people are going to develop new technology. It’s better for kids to learn now than later.