Cell Phone Contract for Children

Screen time can be a major issue in most families. You're not alone if you feel like you're losing your kids to their phones. 

Here is a good cell phone contract that you implement before you buy your child their first cell phone. 

Cell Phone Contract from BestOfLifeMag.com

My cell phone belongs to my parents and I am using it as a privilege. If I violate the rules of this contract I understand the cell phone will be take away from me.

1. I will not respond to or reply to any communication from unknown contacts.

2. I will put my phone in the agreed upon area each evening at bedtime.

3. I will not take my phone to school without permission.

4. I will text or call you to check in when arriving somewhere and when leaving.

5. I will make sure you know my password at all times and I understand you can check this phone

   whenever you want.

6. I will not use my phone during meals, either at home or while dining out, unless given

   permission.

7. I will follow the rules that my school has in place for cell phones at all times.

8. Playing games on my phone is not a free for all and only allowed with permission or as part of

   agreed upon earned screen time.

9. I will not be on my phone when in a conversational group or family setting so I can be present

   and have fun.

10. I will not lie about what I am doing on my phone because lying breaks the trusting relationship

    between us that I value.

11. I will not share photos of myself or anyone else without permission.

12. I will not post anything online or on any social network without permission.

13. I will not download any apps without permission.

14. I will not do anything mean to anyone else with my phone.

15. If I break my phone due to carelessness, I will be responsible for paying the repair and monthly

    fees.

16. I will tell you immediately if anyone bullies me or sends scary or suspicious messages or other

    communication.

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Child                                                      Parent