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Children and Cell Phones

Children and Cell Phones

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These days, it's not uncommon to see children with their own cell phones, formerly the domain of adults who needed to do business on the go. From safety to keeping in touch with friends, there are a lot of reasons for kids to have their own phone, but there may be just as many reasons not to. Keep reading to learn about all the sides in this controversial issue.

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