An interesting article at Ynetnews on cell phone usage stats for children in Israel. Escalating violence and concern for safety a major reason behind the growing phenomenon.

– 10% of children ages 5-7 have cell phones
– 45% of children ages 8-9 have cell phones
– 66% of children ages 10-11 have cell phones
– 90% of children ages 12+ have cell phones

[via mocoblog]