Why a fifth grade girl should have a cell phone?

Three good reasons why kids should have cell phones:

1. Safety. Parents can rely on cell phones to tell them where their kids are and if they need to call them in an emergency.

2. It saves time. Giving a child a cell phone can save huge amounts of time. For example: if a kid has a birthday party, parents don't have to wait around for their kids to be done. They can go home, relax, and when the kid is done, they can use their phone to call home.

3. It teaches responsibility. Giving kids a phone is a big job. Managing their minutes, following their text limits, and paying for any repairs that need to be payed for. Once the child knows how to care for a phone, it will help them with their responsibility skills in the future.

4.Safety concerns.If I don't have a cell phone and need to reach them in an emergency, it creates a safety issue. I need to contact them if I am stranded or in a potentially dangerous situation. You guys always tell me to then use a friends phone but I'm not always going to be with a friend. I would feel more comfortable if I could have a way to contact you without relying on someone else.

5.Being independent. As I get older, you as the parents should naturally want me to rely on you for fewer things. Having a phone is a great way to coordinate plans and activities on my own.