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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 316870" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Cell phones can be a useful tool when parenting a child. Jessie got one just before 6th grade because she had what we were told was a very serious heart problem (turned out to be a badly done EKG and NOT a health problem). I was afraid she would be in the middle school and have trouble and not be able to get help. Mostly the teachers there pretend the halls don't exist so there are NEVER adults in the hallway.</p><p></p><p>We got signed into a 1 year contract with her on our minutes. </p><p></p><p>I was SURE that she was going to end up abusing it. She uses less than 40 minutes a month. No texts. Most of her friends are on the same carrier that we have so most calls are covered by that.</p><p></p><p>Be sure the phone has a strap. You can put them on most phones. It can then be hooked to a belt or bookbag.</p><p></p><p>They really ARE handy. If we are in the store and Jess wants to go look at music or use the restroom then I don't have to hunt her down. We just call each other to see where to meet. And if she is with friends and plans change she can call me easily.</p><p></p><p>I can also call HER if I suspect she isn't where she is supposed to be. I haven't needed that, but my uncle used that a LOT to keep track of my cousin. </p><p></p><p>Think about what this will do to your life. How it will change. Do you want/need that?</p><p></p><p>As for all the other kids having one, well, who cares??? I wouldn't care. thank you has been trying this since 3rd grade. And I KNOW that 1 student is allowed to borrow her mom's phone if she goes somewhere with a friend. NONE of the other kids have phones, no matter what he says, LOL! So I just look at him and ask if he is expecting me to confiscate all the other kids' phones so they can be just like him?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 316870, member: 1233"] Cell phones can be a useful tool when parenting a child. Jessie got one just before 6th grade because she had what we were told was a very serious heart problem (turned out to be a badly done EKG and NOT a health problem). I was afraid she would be in the middle school and have trouble and not be able to get help. Mostly the teachers there pretend the halls don't exist so there are NEVER adults in the hallway. We got signed into a 1 year contract with her on our minutes. I was SURE that she was going to end up abusing it. She uses less than 40 minutes a month. No texts. Most of her friends are on the same carrier that we have so most calls are covered by that. Be sure the phone has a strap. You can put them on most phones. It can then be hooked to a belt or bookbag. They really ARE handy. If we are in the store and Jess wants to go look at music or use the restroom then I don't have to hunt her down. We just call each other to see where to meet. And if she is with friends and plans change she can call me easily. I can also call HER if I suspect she isn't where she is supposed to be. I haven't needed that, but my uncle used that a LOT to keep track of my cousin. Think about what this will do to your life. How it will change. Do you want/need that? As for all the other kids having one, well, who cares??? I wouldn't care. thank you has been trying this since 3rd grade. And I KNOW that 1 student is allowed to borrow her mom's phone if she goes somewhere with a friend. NONE of the other kids have phones, no matter what he says, LOL! So I just look at him and ask if he is expecting me to confiscate all the other kids' phones so they can be just like him? [/QUOTE]
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