When can you get a phone? The answer is when your parents think you need one. Of course, many kids seem to get a phone at around age 12 or 13 or at an even younger age because their parents think it is helpful. A phone can let the children soon contact (联系)their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. Likewise, it can also make parents quickly contact their kids so that they can check(检查) on them and make sure they're OK.
If you get a phone, work out some rules with your parents. Learn to be in control of your phone. It will cost (花费) you much if you send too many messages or talk too long. Also work out some other things. When can you use your phone? When must you turn off the phone?
If you get a phone, you'll also have to make sure you can take care of this new "friend". Put it in the same place so that it doesn't get lost. And don't use it in the bath-room(洗手间), because it is easy for you to drop your phone into the toilet(厕所).
