(ThyBlackMan.com) As a parent of a 12 year old do I have the right to my child’s cell phone records? Of course I do. I pay the cell phone bill. Not only do I pay the cell phone bill, I also feed him, clothe him and I give him shelter. Did I mention that I pay the cell phone bill?
Did you know that it takes a court order to retrieve your child’s cell phone text messages from a cellphone company even if you the parent are paying the bill?
Well there are some politicians that want to change this. Senator Rich Crandall from Mesa, Arizona wants to change the law with the AZ Senate Bill 1219. Currently parents have access to their child’s text messages only by looking directly into the cell phone. But for those that are not able to do so they are out of luck.
Of course there is some disagreement with this issue as with everything. 
Personally I don’t think there should be any discussion since my child is only 12 years old and has no means of paying the bill. Some parents believe this is an invasion of privacy. What privacy I ask? None what so ever I say not at this point in his life.
Although the bill is getting some head way, it still has a long way to go. Some lawmakers feel this type of law is not necessary and the wireless communications industry is fighting against it. Those from the wireless industry argue that this would be hard on the phone company.
The Senate Bill 1219 would require providers to disclose the contents of communication to the parents of their minor child. A spokeswoman for a cellphone industry group said the proposed law may conflict with federal law. “Under federal law, electronic-communication service providers must obtain consent from the content originator, which would be the children, not their parents,” said Jamie Hastings, the vice president of external and state affairs for CTIA-The Wireless Association, an international nonprofit industry group.
So basically my 12 year old would have to give me permission to get records of his text messages from the cell phone that is in my name. Hmmm sorry that’s not going to work in my house.
Now I suppose this bill may be needed by some parents. However, this is not the case for me. My child is only 12 years old. Not only do I have access to his cell (that I am paying for) I have his password to get into his cell phone and voice mail. And why is that? Because I am the adult and he is the child. Oh and I pay the cell phone bill.
So I wish Senator Crandall the best with his fight on the passing of SB1219. But until then I suggest all Arizona parents to simply be the parent. If your minor child has a problem with you looking into their cell phone, then simply take it away and have them to buy their own.
Staff Writer; Eleanie Campbell
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