Is it okay for parents to confiscate teenagers’ mobile phones?

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It is okay for parents to confiscate teenagers' mobile phones.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Parents usually pay for phones, so they have the right to confiscate them.

  • Pro claim 2

    Confiscating mobile phones can be an effective punishment.

  • Con claim 1

    Parents should teach appropriate use of phones instead of confiscating them.

  • Con claim 2

    Teenagers rely on phones for safety and social contact.