Today, teens seem to communicate more through cell phones than face to face. If you are going to purchase a phone for your child, you must come to grips with the fact that you aren’t the only one she will talk to. That phone will become a lifeline, connecting her with her social network of friends. So do yourself a favor and buy the unlimited talking and texting plan, because inevitably she will go over her allotted minutes. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing – it is simply the way a new generation is staying connected. Below I have listed some things to think about when you give your child cell phone privileges.