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Ipod but No Cell Phone? Worth It?
Asked by J.D. from Phoenix
on January 27, 2012
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My husband and I do not have a cell phone, we don't have cable, and we don't have any gaming system. We have wireless internet and a desktop computer. We do not want c...
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- My boys both have the iPod Touch. I have an iPhone (so does Nana and my gorgeous Guy). The cool thing about the iPods is that they can "text" other iPods and iPhones...
- My daughter has an Ipod Touch 4, she's 12 going on 13. She loves it. She goes on Facebook all the time--and then I go on and see what she is doing. She can text--wh...
- It will only be worth it if you use it. We have it. We love it. My Daughter inherited it from my Husband, when he got his iPhone. They can communicate/instant c...
Teen Cell Phone Vs. No Cell Phone
Asked by J. from Provo
on October 1, 2008
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I have yet to see something about taking a stand against cell phones. My son has been asking, actually begging me to get him one (he is 16). We have gone round and r...
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- If you would feel better being able to reach him any where and visa versa then get one. I believe you can completely set the plan how you want. If you have a plan al...
- Hi J., I am a mom of a 21 year old. She recently moved out of state and is attending college. She is getting married in April.. I tell you this because that is only ...
- HI J., I have a 16 year old son that I had the same problem with. I got him a cell phone and had a real problem with the texting. So I blocked EVEYTHING but actual pho...
My Daughter and Her Cell Phone
Asked by S.H. from Killeen
on April 21, 2011
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My 12 y old daughter haS had Her cell Phone for a few years now without any issues. She knows that we monitor her usage as well as the content of her texts Messages fr...
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- Just one more response. Technology is here for better or worse. Get in touch with it and let your child get in touch with it. Now is the best time for you to teach her...
- Hi S., Parent coach J. B. here. You've gotten a variety of responses from a number of moms in such a short period that it is obvious feelings run deep on this issu...
- I think it's totally per each family / there is no right or wrong answer. My son (8) has had a laptop now for about 6 months... he saved for 2 years to buy a macbo...
Pros and Cons About Your Cell Phone
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on June 5, 2011
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Hi. I am in the market for a new cell phone. I still have a very simple flip phone but am considering an iPhone, Blackberry, HTC etc. Can you tell me what type of m...
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- I loved my simple flip-phone... That being said, I've had a blackberry and HATED it. Hated it, I tell you. I actually considered running over it with my car when I ...
- I have an iPhone 4. I like it alright. It's very sensitive and I find that sometimes the slightest touch will mute a call or something like that. I do enjoy the man...
- I got an iphone recently and love it. My SIL told me I would never be able to figure out a smart phone because I wasn't tech savvy, but I figured it out in minutes. ...
Myspace???
Asked by S.B. from Columbia
on January 7, 2009
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Wondering if any other moms out there have a myspace?
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- I never used Myspace after I set it up, but Facebook I use daily. It's a great place to share pictures and easy to use and can only be viewed by people you invite the...
- I agree with another response about facebook! I had a myspace for awhile because alot of my highschool freinds found each other there. But, i felt like myspace was for...
- I do! www.myspace.com/carolannkaplan www.myspace.com/parentingincolumbus ~C. www.meetup.com/parentingincolumbus www.tupperdivas.com I also have Facebook!!!
Cell Phone
Asked by A.F. from Knoxville
on September 23, 2011
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My daughter is 16 and wants a cell phone and I don't want her to have one because I don't honestly trust her... She has her own job and would be paying for it... What ...
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- With AT&T you can pay a little more and micromanage everything from the hours she can make calls to what numbers she is allowed to call and text
- I think 16 is an old enough age to have a cell phone. If she is paying for it, then I don't see the problem. If you don't trust her, then do not add her onto your plan...
- if shes driving she needs one. simple as that otherwise no
Cell Phone for 13 Y/o
Asked by D.A. from Los Angeles
on November 29, 2010
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My 13 y/o daughter wants a cell phone for Christmas. For many reason we've decided to get her one.
Does anyone know what cell phone is popular amongst young te...
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- My kids all got their cel phones when they got to Jr Hi. If she doesn't have an iPod and you can afford it, an iPhone is a great choice. We have four of them in ...
- In my opinion, a 13 year old + a cell phone = Disaster! Before taking the step to buy her the cell phone, it is probably best to talk to her about what the rules are a...
- A 13 year old is totally ready for one because that's the age when they start going to movies and the mall with friends, without the parents. That's how old my daughte...
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...
Cell Phone
Asked by S. from Dallas
on December 12, 2006
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Hello Moms,
My daughter will be 12 in about three weeks and although I was adamant about not getting her a cell phone until she was at least 16, I am now thing of g...
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- My sister is 12 and has a cell phone. She just has a regular cell phone from Cingular, because it is cheaper for her to be added to my mom and dad's plan rather than ...
- My stepdad's niece and nephew (approx 10 and 12 in age) have a Firefly. It's a really neat phone. I copied and pasted a few of the specs for you: Fun for Kids: *...
- This cell phone thing really blows my mind. But that is because I guess my mind is still comparing times to when I was a kid. Boy, things change so fast! Anyway, w...
Could You Give up Your Cell Phone?
Asked by S.!. from Columbus
on April 6, 2011
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This is based off my earlier post... but I am sick of the drama of my husbands family with texting and calling. My feeling is if I am busy I will talk to you later, i...
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- Me ~ no. However I do not have a house phone. If I had a house phone then yes. However the only 4 people to text me regular are: my husband, 2 day care workers (each o...
- I had to have my phone off for almost a year. At first it was HORRIBLE, but then after you got used to how life used to be. It's not that bad. Sometimes it would have ...
- I gave up mine over a year ago and love it. I have a home phone that I call from and it has free long distance. When I am out I like being able to do what I need to ...
