Cell phones are now popular nowadays for it is a basic necessity in terms of emergencies. Kids, especially, tweens and teens, are the ones who would want to have cell phones. However, there are negative aspects about cell phones that parents should remember before they give their child/children cell phone/s. although cell phones are popular and necessity for emergencies, it is still not advisable for parents to allow their children to have cell phones because: a) it increases independence in the outside world; b) it increases the chances for the child to give in to peer pressure; and c) it increases distraction that may lead to trouble and/or ignorance in the child’s study matters.