Cell Phones and Texting

How do kids use it?

  • Kids use cell phones to call friends and family.
  • Text messaging is most popular among kids.
  • Kids can use their cell phones for Instant Messaging (IM). IM works in a similar way to text messaging, but typically involves more multimedia components such as photo, video or audio capabilities.
  • Kids may use their cell phones to access the Internet (e.g. accessing emails, visiting chat rooms, etc.).
  • Kids may use the web browser on their cell phones to access and to download ringtones, games, wallpaper, etc.
  • Kids may use the picture/video option to take pictures/videos of themselves and/or others.
  • Kids can play games on their cell phones.

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