If a boy is in an out of town school and the school allows cell phones, then I think it is a good idea. When I went to high school, I boarded by families and only went home for shabbos, and there were many times that I could have used a cell phone to call my parents. It was not easy those days. I also like the idea when my kid is in Israel I can call up and check how she or he is doing, and they can call me in case of emergency. As with all things, cell phones can be used for good or for bad. but if you ossur it then kids will want it even more and buy one on their own.
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