Will giving a cell phone to your kid cause him to have anti-social behavior?

Give guidance too!: Just giving your child adult electronic tools without guidelines on their use is just as dangerous as giving them a chain saw without instruction in how to ue it.But with proper instruction and guidelines, it can be a useful tool. First, two musts - never use in school and never take to bed. Beyond that, you need to set limits and customize its use. Help them learn appropriate social norms in use.

Cell- phone use: Cell phones are the way of life now, sadly. But limit the cell use to texts or calls that are important ( pick uptime, plans etc) not for playing games or endless " group chats" Explain to your child that talking to a friend is better than texting, and that lots get misinterpreted with texts so especially for important stuff, TALK in person