 |  | | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor | | | Does your child have a cell phone? As we get closer and closer back-to-school time, I’ve noticed a lot of families purchasing cell phones for their kids. Our family is a part of that group – we recently picked out a cell phone for our rising middle schooler, with the reasoning that she’ll be staying after school most days and we’d like her to have a consistent way to stay in touch with us. | | | | | | When I started researching cell phones for my tween, I was pretty overwhelmed. I felt like there were a million choices and options. She wanted a phone for sure, but she was really more interested in finding a device she could text and Instagram with. I was more concerned about finding something that was durable, easy for her to use, and simply made calls. Jennifer has compiled a list of top phones that are great for tweens and younger. READ NOW | | | | Sometimes I feel like more tweens have cell phone than not. That’s probably not the case, but getting a cell phone is definitely a right of passage for many tween and teens. Jennifer reviews the pros and cons to giving your child a cell phone and how to set rules and boundaries if you do decide to take the plunge. READ NOW | | | | As a dad, Wayne has first-hand experience in deciding not only if a teen should get a cell phone, but once you get one, who should pay for it, if its usage should be limited, and how to choose the right plan. If you’ve got questions about the process, he can walk you through it from start to finish. READ NOW | | | | If only a cell phone could just make phone calls. Today’s mobile devices offer a myriad of tools, as well as access to social media. If your teen is lost, it’s great they can use a GPS app to find their way home, but what about the other things they can do on their phone? Of course as a parent, you can monitor what your teen does on their smartphone, but should you? Amy offers some guidance. READ NOW | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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