Firefly
Firefly Cell Phones Just for kids
The Firefly is the children's cell phone that is turning heads in the consumer electronics market. Some parents may feel it's a little creepy indoctrinating their kids at such an early age into the adult world of cell phones. Many look at it as a gateway to the overly-connected and scheduled, stressed out lifestyle of the modern age. But all parents agree that keeping your 8-12 year old kids connected at all times to a select group of numbers has its appeal.
Whether it's a good idea to let your mini-me play with a cell phone is a personal family matter. The Firefly has been garnering approval from users across the continent. Fireflies are bright colorful handsets, available in a variety of colors, with a rounded design that appeals to children. It quite literally looks like a toy with large rounded buttons and clear icons. Single touch dialing keeps your young one connected to mom, dad and a limited number of other pre-programmed numbers. It also includes stern parental controls regarding who can call Jr. on his Firefly. It's a gadget that's going to earn instant cool status in grade schools across the country and turn your little Firefly the envy of the class.
Beware of your local regulations regarding the Firefly. A controversial side of the children's device is the inclusion of emergency autodial to 911; a feature that's banned in many parts of the US and Canada. Due to local regulations, the Firefly may not be available from local cellular network providers. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the local regulation and make sure your child understands the importance of 911- false calls to 911 is a serious problem.
