Phone & Texting
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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...
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 ...
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...
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
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...
Phone Calls
Asked by S.A. from Los Angeles
on June 7, 2008
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A great big THANK YOU to all the Mom's who responded. I wasn't able to write back to everyone but I appreciate all the great wisdom you had to offer. I learned that ...
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- Hi, S., Whatever you do, please be aware that it's hard to squeeze toothpaste back into the tube. What you allow now in the innocence of the kids sets the standar...
- Hi S., I think you're being perfectly reasonable to have your son tell the girl only one 20 min call per evening and not after 8. It is very important to set these...
- You may not be ready, but the kids are! If I may say, I think you're way off by limiting the phone so strongly. With the phone you know who's calling, how long they ...
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...
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...
Cell Phone
Asked by R.M. from Minneapolis
on July 27, 2011
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I am looking to purchase a new phone and would like any suggestions on the brand/kind I should get. I want a touch screen, smart phone. I have my current phone throu...
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- ANDROID!!! I am IN LOVE with my Android! It is a touch screen, unlimited texting, has internet and it is beautiful. It is the best phone I have ever had. Great s...
- I'm a big fan of the iPhone 3gs. It's not the newest bells and whistles but... $50. & A Great phone. 'Nuff said.
- My sister has an iPhone and absolutely loves it! I think she's with AT&T. LBC
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, ...
