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RamblingRose (403 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:22 AM Original message |
At what age do you think it is appropriate to give your child a cell phone? |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
1. 35 |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:28 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. My daughter's 31, SHE would think it inappropriate if I bought one for her. |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:33 AM Response to Reply #2 |
7. I don't have a cell phone, I refer to them as a leash |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:48 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. I appreciate that, I don't want to be joined at the ear to anyone, either. |
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wakeme2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
3. IMHO it is OK at her age for a pre-paid cell |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:41 AM Response to Reply #3 |
12. I've had a pre-paid cheapie for 5 years |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:30 AM Response to Original message |
4. When she's old enough to drive...or maybe vote. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:51 AM Response to Reply #4 |
21. Exactly. Cell phones for teens are mostly just toys. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 11:11 AM Response to Reply #4 |
53. I agree 100% ... it's electronic faux-parenting, imho. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:30 AM Response to Original message |
5. I have a fifth grade son who wants one, too. We've told him no |
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
6. I don't have a cell phone. |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:33 AM Response to Original message |
8. as soon as you need to get in touch with them when they are away |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:36 AM Response to Original message |
9. When My Kids Earned Their Drivers Licenses |
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Dogmudgeon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:37 AM Response to Original message |
10. Any age they can use one |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
11. Mine did not get one until they could pay the pre-paid minutes |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
13. after his dad died, I gave my son one |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:47 AM Response to Original message |
14. I bought one for my youngest when he entered middle school |
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hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:47 AM Response to Original message |
15. 16 |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
17. We found that 14 years old was too early to even borrow one. |
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RamblingRose (403 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
18. I would think they are a nightmare to schools and teachers! n/t |
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Omphaloskepsis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
19. Don't inactive ones retain the ability to call 911??? |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
20. a personal phone? never |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:51 AM Response to Reply #20 |
50. Amazing how they survive those things, isn't it? |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
22. When they're no longer in my house |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
23. I bought them for my sons when they entered middle school. It was more for my well being |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
24. You're the parent |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
25. Depends on the kid and their situation. There are cell phone with limited numbers |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
26. 5 th grade is fine depending on how you do it. |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
27. I got my daughter a children's cell phone when she was 9. |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:06 AM Response to Reply #27 |
45. My daughter got hers at 9 too |
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The2ndWheel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
28. The womb |
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Mend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:07 AM Response to Original message |
29. as soon as they know how to punch in phone numbers... |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:10 AM Response to Original message |
30. It depends. |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
31. We got them for our kids when they entered middle school. |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
32. Right Answer? Whenever The Parent Wants. No Real Age Other Than Old Enough To Use One Is Necessary. |
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displacedtexan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
33. The summer after 8th grade. |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:36 AM Response to Original message |
34. Not sure... |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
35. There are a lot of sensible |
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momster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
36. When She Starts Dating |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
37. Whatever age she needs one |
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Sweet Freedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
38. My daughter wants one because her friends have them |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
39. As soon as they are old enough to use it responsibly. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 09:45 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. I agree with you. |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
40. Whenever they can pay for it themself. - n/t |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
42. Never....... |
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Matsubara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
43. We only just bought our first cell this year, and we are thinking of cancelling it. |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
44. I got one for my daughter at that age |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
46. When they can pay for it. |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
47. I thought about it and said screw it and put one in her crib. nt |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
48. I'd say when she gets her driver's license, and hope that by then |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
49. I gave one to my youngest son,who is 10 |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
51. depends on family situation: Land lines vs. cells |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
52. not going to need to get one for mine cause all the kids will have them, and |
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NaturalHigh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
54. Oh boy... |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
55. My daughter didn't get one until she graduated from high school. |
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Zookeeper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
56. Every family is different.... |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
57. my daughter is almost 13 and she got one, her new school is much further away from our house |
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Siyahamba (890 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-11-07 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
58. idk, my bff jill? |
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