How old should you be to get a cell phone?

Question

How old should you be to get a cell phone?
im thirteen and i dont have one should i have one?

Answer

The question shouldne be quothow old one should bequot the questions should be based on responsibility and maturity. I work with and year olds who dont deserve one, yet Ive seen and year olds who have one and use it responsibly.brbrThe questionsbrCan you afford it, or if you dont have a job, do you have someone willing to pay for the bill and you work it off, for example, with extra chores?.brbrCan you STOP when you reach your minute limit? brbrCan you not abuse the minutes, text messages, features etc?brbrDo you know how to use it respectfully? IN a resturant, store, library, hospital, when with friends etc..brbr Do you know how to treat the phone with respect theyre not indestructble!.brbrDo you have a basic understanding on how they work and what would cause it not to work?