Cell Phones
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Texting-Impolite?
Asked by J.W. from Phoenix
on December 12, 2010
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I have a nephew, 13 years old, that texts constantly. Last night we went out with his mom and my daughter to a Christmas Festival and then met other friends for dinne...
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- Good for you! It's SO rude! Cell phones and smart phones have done a lot to erode manners in our world. I wouldn't hesitate to tell anyone at a table of mine to put th...
- I have a young friend that was always texting, even during meals and while I was speaking with her. I finally asked her, "do you realize when you text, it is just like...
- I hate it too! It is bad manners. It falls into the category of whispering in someones ear while others are present... just plain rude.
Texting......
Asked by J.A. from Washington DC
on February 4, 2011
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Hello moms!
I know by posting this I'm going to open a can of worms but I really need to understand the different sides of this story.
My daughter is almost thirteen...
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- You aren't harming her your decision but here are some things to consider. She is almost 13 and in 5 short years she will be 18 and on her way to college or be an off...
- For setting limits, you are a great parent. I think since the beginning of time, there were always kids teasing other kids about they were not allowed to to, not getti...
- Just wanted to say that I wished MORE parents say no to texting, in addition to giving cell phones to children that are way too young to have them. There's gonna ...
Texting?
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on October 1, 2009
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My 11 year old got a phone for his birthday in July and now he is texting constantly when he gets home! He texted family when he first got it, then it progressed to f...
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- The rules at my house for my 12 year olds are you don't delete anything without asking me first, I can look at the phones at any time and without warning and at 8:30 o...
- You are not crazy. When my son was around 13-14 we felt the same way about his computer. He had never given us a reason to not trust him- so we didn't check. Our mist...
- Hi M., A friend of mine with a 15 year old daughter told me that he and his wife get all her texts forwarded to their phones, too. She's clear on this and his wife...
Cell Phone and Email for Daughter
Asked by C. from Tampa
on August 20, 2010
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I am looking to get a cell phone for my daughter - but one that is very limited. I do not want text, camera, music, or anything like that. I only want her to be able...
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- Firefly is the only "kid" phone I know. We had a fairly standard phone for my son since he was 5ish, but are switching to an iphone this year. Has all of the contr...
- Jitterbug, i think is for older people in case of emergencies, but i think its a basic phone. Virgin mobile also has pay as you go plans, as low as $8.00 a month, no ...
- I don't know about the cell phone, but my children (10 and 13) both have e-mail accounts on hotmail, and they only have e-mail addresses added if I personally go in an...
How to control texting and mobile phone use for teens?
Asked by N.S. from Las Vegas
on June 20, 2008
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I am not fan of this new trend where people no longer talk to each other. I'm not even a fan of cell phones and kids!!! I think they should be kept in case of emerganc...
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- We have set the rules that when our daughter walks through the door her phone goes on the table with ours. She has to aks to use it when she wants to contact a friend....
- Hi N., I am amother of girl 13, boy 16, girl 17 so text messaging is part of life. Though it seems crazy to me that they have complete conversations via text inste...
- Hi N. I have a 15 & 17 year old girls. They both don't text, don't have my space. Their not missning out on anything but "DRAMA". Once in a while they complain and...
Too Much Texting
Asked by C.G. from Kansas City
on March 22, 2008
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My 13 year old 7th grader cant stop texting! He would text 24/7 if he could stay up that long. I dont think it is healthy to be in constant contact with anyone as much...
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- I would definitely put limits on when he can use his phones. Cell phones have gotten way out of control and I can't believe parents get their kids phones in the first ...
- I agree with Kim J. It's just socializing. I used to pass notes in school and spend hours on the landline -- my 13 year old texts constantly (we have an unlimited tex...
- Oh, my gosh, I can't imagine your phone bill. Limit, limit, limit, as a mom you have the right to have rules and expect him to follow them. My in-laws were selfish, ...
Exceptable to Text? or Not?
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on August 19, 2011
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My husband loves to text: "call when you can" or "please call me"....I wonder, why do you not just call me? I work full time, but I do not text you to call me, I jus...
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- it seems like he is assuming you may be busy and doesn't want to interrupt you, and for you to call when you have a free minute. I think that is being very considerate...
- My husband and I like to talk on Skype during the day and I always message him beforehand because I never know if he's in the office or busy. Maybe your husband is d...
- My husband will do that :). Or call me to tell me to call someone else. Ummm, lol. I think it's just the male mind maybe!
Cell Phone Texting
Asked by A.L. from San Luis Obispo
on July 30, 2009
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Would like to hear from mom's with 12 year olds. She's an awesome kid trying to fit in with her peers! Are there any parents out there that don't allow texting at this...
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- Hey A...while it's hard to feel like you're giving into your pre teen child it's also important to remember they need to be given priveleges with associated responsibi...
- None of my kids have cells phones. They are 12, 11, and 8. They all know that if they want a cell phone, they have to have a job to pay for it and to pay for the use...
- Don't let your daughter tell you she is only one at her age not texting. My almost 12 year old doesn't even have a cell phone,facebook or any of that stuff. She gets m...
Texting During Program
Asked by J.J. from Milwaukee
on March 22, 2011
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Went to a school function and couldn't believe all the parents and children texting while the principal and teachers were talking to us. Isn't this very rude and disre...
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- If you're in a darkened venue and your device stays lit up, yes it's distracting to those around you and therefore rude. If you're trying to listen to a speaker or a...
- Christy makes a good point - you have no idea what these people were doing on their phone. I, too, take notes via my work-issued blackberry and email them to myself. ...
- Very rude. I have co-workers that do this during meetings also. Gets my blood boiling. M.
Teen Text Messaging Saga
Asked by W.M. from Dallas
on February 25, 2008
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My 16 year old seems unable to to put down her cell phone since we have gotten unlimited text-messaging on her phone. She has never had a cell before as she was living...
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- This is very normal and kids today are master multi-taskers. However, I set boundaries with my daughter (17)such as no texting during school hours, after 10PM, during...
- I think the advise of setting boundaries and schedules and helping her adjust will work well. She is probably so dang excited! GOOD LUCK
- Congratulations!!! New mommy. I dont have a teen yet since my son is only 4 yrs. old; however, texting is so hot right now. At my place of employment we have a teen ...
