In the 90s there was a big fear of stranger danger, and that your child might get abducted, but maybe that was just pumped up scaremongering. It's much easier t

In the 90s there was a big fear of stranger danger, and that your child might get abducted, but maybe that was just pumped up scaremongering. It's much easier to coordinate with a child if they have a cellphone. You can send a text or call, or in a worst case scenario it could be used to triangulate a location. You have shunned having an active cellphone. That is your choice, which may not be representative of another kid's choice. I don't think parents should force a phone on to their child if the child doesn't want it.