Safety top reason for buying children cell phones

Most parents who are thinking of buying cell phones for their children this Christmas are doing so for safety reasons, according to a new survey. [via Reuters]

"An online poll of 339 parents found that 78 percent were considering getting a cell phone for their children so they could be in contact with them in case of an emergency.

Another 13 percent said they wanted their children to be able to keep in touch with friends and family, and six percent admitted it was because their children repeatedly asked for one.

Only one percent of parents questioned in the poll by communications software company Aricent said entertainment was the main reason for buying a mobile phone."

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