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i was talking with a father of a 7th grader today. he got her a cell phone and he said in the 1st day she had it she had received 71 text messages... all of which i'm sure were of the ustmost urgancy....i understand preteen world but dont you think that there are more constructive things for them to do....
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Edited by
TxsSun
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Tue 10/06/09 02:02 PM
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Sowwy, my son has had his cell since he was in 5th grade
edit: He does do constructive things. Plays sports, rides his bike, fishes, all things boys do! |
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Every parent is different
Ya set your own rules for your own family!! So many little ones got phones now it's incredible How did we get by in the day??? |
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Texting is the work of the Debbil...
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I don't have kids, so maybe I'm the wrong one to ask, but I really don't see myself as being in any position to judge anybody else's choice of activities regardless....it's just not up to me to make those decisions....
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Sowwy, my son has had his cell since he was in 5th grade
edit: He does do constructive things. Plays sports, rides his bike, fishes, all things boys do! i know there is a conveinance for them to have one, but i plan on limiting my daughters to neseccity things... |
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Texting is the work of the Debbil... especially when driving and yes im guilt of that |
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Oh trust me! That is usually the plan, however it never happens!
My son is now in 8th grade and thank goodness for unlimited texting. Otherwise he would use ALL of my minutes!! |
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My son had a cell phone since he was 12. It was safer in these times. In fact, try to find a pay phone anywhere?
He isnt allowed to text....he ran up a large bill so that cut that out. But he has a fancier phone than I do since he keeps breaking them and they keep replacing them with these new fangled thangs. I just need a simple phone for retodded peoples! |
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Oh trust me! That is usually the plan, however it never happens! My son is now in 8th grade and thank goodness for unlimited texting. Otherwise he would use ALL of my minutes!! well i doing good so far... we have no tv or internet at the house.... |
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Oh trust me! That is usually the plan, however it never happens! My son is now in 8th grade and thank goodness for unlimited texting. Otherwise he would use ALL of my minutes!! well i doing good so far... we have no tv or internet at the house.... 
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My son had a cell phone since he was 12. It was safer in these times. In fact, try to find a pay phone anywhere? He isnt allowed to text....he ran up a large bill so that cut that out. But he has a fancier phone than I do since he keeps breaking them and they keep replacing them with these new fangled thangs. I just need a simple phone for retodded peoples! thats funny i atcually jus saw someone using a payphone... a rare phenomenom |
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my son has had a cell since the 3rd grade...when my husband moved out and we got divorced I wanted a way to talk to him while he was away...many time it helped him...cuz he would cry when away from me...
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Edited by
TristanBru
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Tue 10/06/09 02:21 PM
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Ha i'm almost 30 and dropped texting completely. It cost double what it dose to call someone and leave a message. Getting ready to drop my phone from my buget all together. I'm tired of sending hundres of my hard earned dollars away each month. Not like anyone wants to get a hold of me anyway, but bill collectors. Starting to find out paper mail and lands line are the best. Who wants to be on call 24-7 anyway?
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my daughter has a cell phone and got it in grade 6.
she has a limit though of $15.00 per month. it's the bare minimum so she can call in case of an emergency. if she doesn't use it, she loses it. so she has a budget and uses it accordingly. if she ever goes over that limit (which she hasn't yet) then the priviledge gets revoked (even though it's mostly for my peace of mind that she has one). |
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i was talking with a father of a 7th grader today. he got her a cell phone and he said in the 1st day she had it she had received 71 text messages... all of which i'm sure were of the ustmost urgancy....i understand preteen world but dont you think that there are more constructive things for them to do.... I got five kids and to communicate with them I have to text or myspace. For me the ability to locate them at any given time is cool. Plus I have a special ring tone so I don't miss them at late hours. The younger ones will text into the 10 thousands per month. |
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I think you can teach kids not to abuse privileges, so it's not bad to give them a cell for emergencies. It's much safer for them, since so many things can happen to kids today.
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my daughter has a cell phone and got it in grade 6. she has a limit though of $15.00 per month. it's the bare minimum so she can call in case of an emergency. if she doesn't use it, she loses it. so she has a budget and uses it accordingly. if she ever goes over that limit (which she hasn't yet) then the priviledge gets revoked (even though it's mostly for my peace of mind that she has one). your my hero....LOL |
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I think you can teach kids not to abuse privileges, so it's not bad to give them a cell for emergencies. It's much safer for them, since so many things can happen to kids today. true that, my have times changed. |
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i was talking with a father of a 7th grader today. he got her a cell phone and he said in the 1st day she had it she had received 71 text messages... all of which i'm sure were of the ustmost urgancy....i understand preteen world but dont you think that there are more constructive things for them to do.... I got five kids and to communicate with them I have to text or myspace. For me the ability to locate them at any given time is cool. Plus I have a special ring tone so I don't miss them at late hours. The younger ones will text into the 10 thousands per month. are you serious 10,000 a month... |
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