You've probably noticed, children are more likely to have a cell phone before entering college. Inevitably, the question of the purchase of mobile phone arises - or will arise - much sooner than you might think for your own child. An issue that requires consideration because it is not a trivial purchase.
When buy her first laptop?
Nearly 55% of 7-14 year olds have a mobile in France. Should this lead to the demand for your 7 year old child? Certainly not as easily as the real issue is the need: yours (which may be easier to tell where it is if for example it goes from school to extra-curricular activities throughout the week) and hers (if example, it is required to make trips alone cycling or walking in town).
Anyway opinions are divided regarding the provision of mobile phones for children. For example, Jacques Henno in his book "90 questions that all parents ask, mobile phone, Internet, video games" suggests that parents buy the child's first laptop as late as possible to maintain direct communication and develop trust of the child and not their fears.
Their side of many psychologists in the image of Henry Geneviève alert parents to the misconception that a child is more secure phone in the pocket. First, he may be stolen or be broken, and then it raises the question of empowerment of the child. Finally, and this is a point on which she insists, the mobile phone can be given too early enclosing and gradually exclude the child from the family circle, it quickly passing a lot of time to converse only with his friends and abandoning his family .
My child will he more independent with a laptop?
On this point, the expert opinions converge: the answer is no. On the contrary, many psychologists criticize the role of alternative comforter that quickly takes the phone in a child who is not yet in ability to understand the scope. And there are frequently disproportionate reactions of the child in case of failure, theft or loss of the device, your child may react badly: the end of the world, worse!
In addition, it should remain vigilant about the responsibilities that owning a mobile phone gives the child.
Finally, do not forget that these devices expose them to the same dangers as adults they know well that it is dangerous to call across the street to give his number to strangers, surf the internet without noticing. .. and others.
A mobile phone to a young child, is it risky?
You've probably already asked about the real risks, in terms of its impact on health, given a cell phone for your child. In this area there is to date no certainty. However, studies show that cell phones emit waves that can affect the nervous system. This is why the use of headsets is increasingly recommended.
Thus, the WHO recommend booking these devices for children 12 years and older.
Of course, this does not mean that you should necessarily buy the 12th anniversary of your child! Let us not forget that mobile phones, especially Smartphone’s now, attracted the greed: the greatest risk to which the child is exposed remain the theft and harassment .
