Here's When You Should Get Your Kid a Cell Phone

You've heard the saying that good things come to those who wait, and that's definitely the case when it comes to buying your kid a phone.

When you finally agree to a plan with your kid between ages 12 and 14, make sure you monitor what she's using it for. According to a 2009 study from Common Sense Media, 35 percent of teens admitted to using their cell phones to cheat during tests at school.

Another thing to consider: making your kids leave their devices downstairs when they head up to bed for the night. Letting teens sleep with their phones has led to sleep loss, low energy, and poor test grades. It'll also decrease the likeliness of sexting among teens.