What Age Is OK For Kids To Start Using A Cell Phone?

Every week Long Valley Patch is beginning a new discussion that will help parents speak to other parents in town about situations that arise while raising kids.

This week we want to know what you think about kids and cell phones. First, what age do you think is OK for kids to begin using a cell phone? Should he or she have a pay-as-you-go plan, or a more detailed, full-blown data plan? Or have you sworn off cell phones until he or she is able to pay for it on their own?

Make sure you explain what you've done or plan on doing with your kids and their cell phone usage.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section and thanks for participating!