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Cell Phones for Kids?

Do Kids Really Need Cell Phones?

By Greg Taillon

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Dangers
Most students (95 percent of those surveyed for this article) are unaware of the potential radiation hazards emitted from cell phones. Remember, the smaller the phone, the cooler it is for kids. It is important to note that the smaller the phone, the more power must be transmitted. The more power, the more radiation exposure.

Several countries in Europe and the United Kingdom have issued warnings to parents about over consumption of cell phone minutes and exposure to children. Much is currently being questioned regarding cell phone use and the possibility of cancer. Have you ever placed a transmitting cell phone next to a radio or piece of electronic equipment? It is easy to hear what the radio signal frequency does to the electronics. Cell phones emit powerful radio frequencies, and placing one next to your head may not be the best health decision.

As the market demands smaller and smaller cell phones, the manufacturers must increase the output power of the radiation at the antenna. This means that the smaller cell phones are more of a threat to our health today than the large antenna phones of the past. In my cell phone guide it states in fine print, "Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call." This is impossible to do. How can you avoid letting the cell phone come in contact with you? The reason the manufacturer wrote this is in case a future lawsuit should come to fruition.

Dr. George Carlo, author of Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age (Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2001), contends that early research by Carlo and a team of researchers has been downplayed by the industry. They sought to discredit him and other scientists who conducted testing on lab rats. His book follows the results and politics behind unanswered questions. The cell phone industry also admits "there is no proof that cell phones are absolutely safe." The best advice for those that must use cell phones is to get a headset. If you can't stop your children from talking on cell phones, at least advise them on the possible dangers.


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