I Am A Strict Parent

My 10 year old asked me a question today. She asked if she could get a cell phone. I told her I would think about it. But I'm not really sure she is ready for a phone. I'm sure she is getting this from her friend's and her boyfriend. I think I was 11 or 12 when I got my first cell. What you guy's think

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ron122 · 41-45, M

I bf at 10? Is it just puppy love? If she's mature enough it might be good for her to have a phone if she needs to call you for something

beckychandler · F

the silly bf thing needs to discouraged -- period. I am kind of surprised that this whole situation could develop -- Venus25 seems to be a rather traditional and and strict parent. But, I get the impression it might be time for some serious parental clean up before the whole larger situation festers -- which is really easy in our culture.

bigjohndl · 70-79, M

@beckychandler; Not sure I would call her a "traditional and strict parent" if she is letting her 10 year old have a boyfriend and then needs to ask on here if she should get her a phone. Hope she teaches her about protecting herself from this boyfriend.