Should teens get their own cell phone?

[RobCruz]

Should teens get their own cell phone? In the age when Columbine & 9/11 happened, parents without a doubt give their teens a cell phone so that they can keep in touch with each other or for emergency. On the other had, the critics argued that teens don't need cell phone because they will abuse it. Like talking on the cell phone while crossing down the street, gossiping to their friends, showing off the cell phone to their friends, and schools don't allow cell phone anyway? What do you think?

[Bordello]

I think they should, it's a good safety tool. I think parents should also let them know that it's not for socializing or gossiping, since the bills aren't cheap. Better yet, make them pay it. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]