Mobile Safety and a $50 Visa Giveaway

When I was a kid, we didn't have cell phones (we also walked 12 miles, in the snow, uphill both ways, to get to school). I remember a couple of kids in my high school that had cell phones, but they were strictly for emergencies and never got turned on, because their parents would have freaked out if they used up those precious daytime minutes. Texting wasn't even a reality, and neither was using a cell phone to go online.

Katarina is nine, and she doesn't have a cell phone. In fact, her parents don't even have smart phones (I know, we are pretty much the last people in the country to make that switch). But Katarina is well aware of smart phones. Every kid in every tv show is texting up a storm, and she has noticed.

We are not ready to make that leap right now. But one day, it is going to happen, and I like being prepared for things before they happen. I also know that the dangers of cell phones aren't about using too many daytime minutes anymore. The issues that kids face today when it comes to mobile phones are things like: bullying, privacy, over-usage, and texting while driving. 

AT&T has made a commitment to be a leader in providing education, resources and tools to help families better manage mobile safety.

If you are interested in learning more, AT&T is offering the opportunity to one of my readers to attend a virtual Mobile Safety School session – along with a $50 VISA gift card.

The virtual Mobile Safety School schedule is as follows:
Oct. 23 at 1p ET – mobile safety for kids 8-11
Oct. 24 at 1p ET – mobile safety for kids 12-14
Oct. 25 at 1p ET – mobile safety for kids 15-17

To enter this giveaway:
- Leave me a comment telling me which session you would like to attend.
- For an extra entry, tweet about this giveaway, and leave a comment with the link to your tweet.

I will choose a winner at midnight on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012.
This giveaway is officially closed. jenspurg is the winner. 

The giveaway is open to US residents only, 18 years old or older. The winner will be chosen at random, and the winner will be notified by e-mail. Make sure to leave your e-mail, or have your contact available on your blogger profile.

*Legal Stuff: I was provided a spot in a virtual Mobile Saftey School session by AT&T and the Motherhood. I was also compensated for my time. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to say nice things.