It was not that long ago when a cell phone for a school aged child was out of the question.  Not only because of cost but also because there did not seem to be a good reason why a kid needed a cell phone in the first place.  Well, times have changed, as they always do.

Today there are some good reasons to consider cell phones for kids:

• Keeping the lines of communication open.

• Access to 911 in case of emergency.