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Cell Phones
What
are Cell Phones?
A
cell phone is a mobile phone that uses a line of sight connection
to various transmitting towers. The geographical area supported
by one of the transmitting towers is considered a cell.
A phone call may move from cell to cell while the person
using the phone is in transit.
Cell
phones have many features that go far beyond the ability
to make a phone call. Depending on the model, different
phones may be capable of text messaging, voice mail, games,
email access, scheduling, and image generation (camera phone).
There are even hands free camera headsets.
Dangers:
The
dangers of a child accessing the Internet on the phone are
the same as accessing the Internet on a computer; however,
it makes parental supervision significantly more difficult.
Predators can move psychologically closer to their victims,
contacting them by cell phone. Cyberbullies will use repeated
and frequent calls and text messages to their victim's cell
phone. Text messaging is very popular with teenagers.
Another
danger that may be less obvious is the use of a cell phone
while driving, especially for the inexperienced teen driver.
With less driving experience, reaction time is further reduced
which can put the teen at greater risk when driving. This
includes the use of a hands free headset as well as traditional
use.
