Deciding the right age for a child's first cell phone and getting that cell phone are important parental decisions, and today's parents are the pioneers of raising kids with new technology. Kids argue that virtually all communication today is done by mobile phone, and they do have a good point. Imagine trying staying in touch with a friend who doesn't have a cell phone. It's even harder to fathom for younger people who don't even remember life before iPhones. About 95% of parents say they get their child a cell phone to stay in touch with everyday life and to ensure the safety of the child. Many service carriers have parental control settings and apps, like this genius one, that help set a few boundaries for new phone users.