RedNova News : "Aug. 15--A teenager without a cell phone is, like, so yesterday. But ask parents whose children have cell phones, and chances are they'll cite a litany of painful lessons: Kids running up $500 monthly bills. Teenagers racking up large fees for text messages, games and other extras.
As cell phones become increasingly popular with kids, such problems could affect more families and hit home earlier. The gadgets are now being marketed to the elementary school set.
Wireless carriers figure they can count on parents to invest $50 a month or more on wireless plans for increasingly younger customers. And with good reason: Parents have repeatedly shown they're willing to pay for the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child can call for help from anywhere. "
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