This is a question on many parents minds. Do they really need a cell phone? Just ask the outlets that sell them. They think that every child, regardless of age, should carry one. That it is a mandatory accessory for everyone to have. However most parents see it a little differently when trying to make a decision if their child should have one as well.
Considering the nuisance value of cell phones, the Department of Education put a restriction on the children carrying cell phones to school in New York recently. The parents were more upset by it than the children. They held demonstrations to express their views why they considered it necessary for their children to carry cell phones. It helps them make immediate contact with their parents.
While cell phones used to be just items that were around in case you needed to make an emergency call, now everyone is using them more than they are using regular phones. What should you do? It depends on your feelings. You know your child and can decide if they need a phone or not.
With the rapid advances in technology, cell phones are no less than mini computers. They provide the facility to send text messages and emails, take pictures and listen to music. Basically, the entire concept of cell phones has dramatically changed.
The question is whether all these peripherals are necessary for a preteen? Though parents and children think they are necessary, the truth of the matter is that a cell phone should be used only in an emergency. All the other features can wait to be exploited and utilized. Of course, it is difficult to convince your preteen on this subject. But, you must try and explain all the same. That means you as a parent have to decide whether a cell phone is a luxury or a necessity for your preteen.
As you debate the purchase of a cell phone for your preteen, keep in mind there are ways to control the cost and usage of the phone through family plans. Many of them will allow you to pick the kind of phone and how many minutes the preteen can have. You can stick with something simple that doesn't have all the extras.
Try not to be swayed by other's opinions. It is your child and untimately your decision to make. On the other hand you may have difficulty explaining to your child why you can have a cell phone and they can't.
Over the years, technology has really taken off. It does not take much to notice how far we have come from past years. There are many tasks we can do, and options we have that we did not have before. We can chat with people across the globe and cell phones allow us more freedom than ever. However, with the benefits, come consequences too. Radiation has become a big concern among scientists.
It is said that many diseases and illnesses may be provoked by all of the technology surrounding us. It is not only limited to our phones, but also other household electronics. The harmful elements are known as electronic magnetic fields (emfs). These cause radiation to permeate from modern appliances as well as other types of technology.
The one device that seems to attract more news than any other is the cellular phone. This mobile device has been the basis of more controversy than even microwaves. This is because the cell phone is something almost everyone has and uses maybe more than they should. What makes the cell phone the most prone for harmful emfs is that its use can then create a sort of antenna for electromagnetic radiation. In other words, it helps it along.
Scientists have noticed this pattern of occurrence and have taken steps to design and invent devices that can help block the harmful radiation. One such device is a chip that attaches to your phone. This chip serves as a barrier between you and the radiation waves. For Blue Tooth users, it is now recommended to use an air tube headset instead of regular wires. Scientists have even made special cell phones with some of these devices built in them.
How much do these devices cost? The special cell phones may cost quite a bit. However, the chips are a moderate cost and give you the option of buying one, six or twelve packets. This is because these particular chips can also attach to household appliances that have radiation.
Scientists have said that it would take many, many years for an illness to effect ones health. That may be a positive thing, giving us time to find alternatives and other ways of protection.
As of now, there are certain precautions you can take to help reduce the amount of electromagnetic radiation you are exposed to. Among these precautions are limiting cell phone use, only using a cell phone when it is fully charged, holding it a certain angle, and even using regular cell phones instead of head sets. As previously mentioned, there are now products you may purchase to help reduce your risk of exposure.
The verdict is still out on electromagnetic radiation and its harm. There have been some links from radiation to persons with illnesses. However, there were other factors in these cases. It is still a research in progress. The years to come should provide more evidence, as well as more ways to protect us against it.
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