Should children be allowed to own mobile phones?

In this week's online debate, we will be raising the following points of debate:

• Mobile phones help keep children away from danger.
• They help children build interpersonal skills and encourage independence.
• Schools can get involved and teach responsible and considerate use at a young age.
• Mobile phones are open to abuse.

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