Before you hand a mobile device over to your tween/teen, it’s important to set up some rules and guidelines to understand this new responsibility. Having your child sign a cell phone contract does not mean you are a helicopter parent or that you don’t trust them.
What it does mean is that you’re being a smart, involved, and tech-savvy parent who understands the real risks that come with handing your tween/teen a device that has enormous power,
Signing a contract can also reduce the power struggles that often come along with Smart devices. Once you have the contract, you don’t have to nag. You simply refer to the agreed-upon rules as outlined in the document you both signed.
Here’s a contract that works for many families. If you’d like some additional basic rules to go over with your son or daughter, please check out this article on Cell Phone Rules for Teens.
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