Giving kids a cell phone means giving them a lot of responsibility. Having a cell phone contract is a good way to manage some of the challenges that can come along with a phone. This is especially important for kids who are easily distracted or who struggle with impulse control. A cell phone contract is an agreement that outlines what families will do to make sure kids take care of their cell phone and use it responsibly — like not texting while driving. Another goal is to help kids speak up if they see or receive anything on their phone that makes them feel uncomfortable. These contracts include steps that kids promise to take. They also include steps that parents or caregivers promise to take.
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Role-modelling responsible mobile phone use
You can encourage your child to use their mobile phone responsibly by modelling healthy and responsible phone use yourself. To start with, you could think about your own technology use. For example, if you want family meals or other activities to be phone free, you could make a point of switching off your phone at these times. This sets a great example for your child. Some families like to have phone-free afternoons or days for the whole family. Others try to take a no-internet holiday every now and then — for example, on a camping trip. These might be rules about what your child can use their phone for, where and when they can use it, and how much they can spend on usage. You might find it helps to create an agreement that both you and your child sign.
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