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Mobiles mean parents worry less

Mon, 23 Oct 2006

A study by a UK non-governmental organisation has found that more parents than ever view mobiles as vital tools in supervising children's behaviour, giving them peace of mind, and making young people feel safer.

The research by the Trust for the Study of Adolescence showed that despite fears of over "happy slapping," text bullying and mobile phone crimes, parents say that their children are safer with the a mobile phone than without.

The study also showed that parents bought children mobiles when they moved to secondary schools so they could keep track of them and for emergencies.

However young people prefer to send text messages especially to their parents, but parents prefer to speak to their children as it gives them reassurance that they are safe.

The research also showed having a mobile phone also increased the independence of young people who used them frequently to make arrangements with their parents and friends .

Kerry Devitt, researcher for the Trust said, "While mobile phones don't encourage young people to take more risks, they do see them as providing more flexibility."
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