Cell Phone Child-Parent Contract

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A sample contract between parents/guardians and a child regarding the use of a cell phone.

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SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PARENTS / GUARDIANS AND CHILD REGARDING
THE USE OF A CELL PHONE
CHILD
Using a cell phone is a privilege and a responsibility. As a minor, I am aware that my
parents are responsible for my actions when I use my cell phone.
Note: at each ____________________ insert Mom/Dad/other.
I understand that if I do not follow the rules we have decided on, ______________ may
take away my cell phone.
I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
















I will make sure I understand what services come with our cell phone plan by discussing it with
___________
I am aware of how many minutes per week I can use. If I go over my allowed minutes, I may
have to pay for it out of my allowance or my cell phone may be taken away from me
I am aware of how many text messages I may send. If I go over the allowed number of texts, I
may have to pay for it out of my allowance or my cell phone may be taken away from me.
I will use my cell phone to communicate only people I know personally such as family and
friends,
_______________ will check my phone regularly to see who is in my list of contacts.
I will not use my cell phone to say rude or hurtful things to anyone or about anyone.
I will not use my cell phone to argue with anyone.
I will not use my cell phone to bully or threaten anyone.
I will not take and/or send nude or semi-nude photographs of myself or anyone else with my
cell phone. I understand that this could lead to the police being involved.
I will tell ________________ if I receive on my cell phone a threat, a request for a nude picture,
or anything else that is suspicious and makes me worried. If I receive such material I will not
delete it before showing it to ________________.
I am aware that anything sent or received by my cell phone can be traced.
I will keep my cell phone with me and will not allow others to use it if they are doing something
such as sending a hurtful message to someone.
If I lose my cell phone I will inform _____________ immediately.
I will comply our family rules about when I cannot use my cell phone (for example):
o During meal times
o When I am doing my homework
o After 10 pm and before 7 am
o At school

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© Christine Suniti Bhat, March 2009
1
Dr. Bhat is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at The Patton College, Ohio University.
This contact may be used by individuals. If it is being used for a presentation or publication
(online or print), please cite as follows:
Bhat, C. S., (2009). Cell phone parent/child contract. Available from [email protected]

SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PARENTS / GUARDIANS AND CHILD REGARDING
THE USE OF A CELL PHONE
PARENT / GUARDIAN
I believe that _______________ (insert child’s name) is responsible and I am willing to
allow him/her the privilege of using a cell phone. I understand that because
_______________ (insert child’s name) is a minor, that I am ultimately responsible for
his/her actions.
Note: at each ____________________ insert child’s name
I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:






I will communicate clearly with _______________ to let him/her know what
expectations I have about his/her use of the cell phone. This includes information such
as minutes, text messages, internet, etc.
If _______________ comes to me with a problem about his/her cell phone, I will remain
calm and help him/her think of possible solutions.
_____________ and I may review this contract and amend it as needed.
If _______________ does not fulfill the terms of our contract, the privilege of using the
cell phone will be revoked.

Please initial each bullet point and sign and date this contract.
_________________________
Child’s signature

___________________
Date

__________________________
Parent’s signature

____________________
Date

© Christine Suniti Bhat, March 2009
2
Dr. Bhat is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at The Patton College, Ohio University.
This contact may be used by individuals. If it is being used for a presentation or publication
(online or print), please cite as follows:
Bhat, C. S., (2009). Cell phone parent/child contract. Available from [email protected]

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