Discipline Tips ~ 14 Contract Rules for Cell Phones

Many parents have discipline problems when kids misuse cell phones. Some parents set up rules. Some parents don't. Discipline is harder when there are no rules.

In our last blog, you pretended Morgan, Caleb, and Caitlin were your kids. Morgan set her own rules for her cell phone; Caleb's teacher took his cell phone away; Caitlin commanded you to give her a cell phone.

Your task was to handle each situation as if these kids were yours. How did you do?

As a parent, you have discipline choices. First consider the contract below:

Before allowing your child to have a cell phone, create a contract together. Here are some rules you might include:

1. All contacts in the cell phone address book must be approved by Mom or Dad.
2. Texting may be done after homework and chores are completed.
3. No texting at dinner, during homework, family time, parent – child conversations, in school, or after 8 pm.
4. Cell phones will be kept with Mom or Dad after 8 pm and may be given the next day after school.
5. Web surfing is disabled.
6. When asked to turn off phone, it must be done immediately. If a second request is needed, phone will be taken away for a day.
7. There is a 2 hour limit for your cell phone use for the month. If you go over that time you must pay the bill before more cell phone time. Cell phone will be kept with Mom or Dad during this time.
8. Mom and Dad may review texts at a moment's notice. No arguing.
9. If gossip, bad language, or immodest pictures are taken, iphone may be taken away for a specific time period or permanently.
10. Grades must be a "B" or above to keep cell phone privileges.
11. Keep cell phone on when out with friends so Mom or Dad can reach you if needed.
12. We'll review this contract in 4 weeks to see if more cell phone privileges can be granted.
13. We'll review this contract every 6 months for even more cell phone privileges.
14. We agree to the above by signing our signatures here: ____________ _____________

With Morgan, who texted whenever she wanted, you'll need to face her rants and raves. You need to be the parent. She needs a contract.

With Caleb, this contract would settle his school problem. You won't be manipulated by him either.

With Caitlin, let's face it. She's too young. When she gets older, you can work out a contract then.

Whatever you do, create a contract that fits with you, your pocketbook, and your child. Make sure your child has some say too.

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Comments

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Oh! I think this rules is good enough for the children. Most of them are abusing the right usage of cellphones. I just wish that you can still control you're children in using their cellphones. Anyway, thanks for sharing this post. I am sure many parents will agree with this rules.

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