September 13, 2006
Ashley and "Her" Cell Phone
About 2 months ago, my stepmother got Ashley a cell phone. Now, Ashley is only 9 years old.
Yes, I liked the idea of her having a phone in case of an emergency; however, the havoc this phone had was not worth the worry.
She used the phone ALL the time, even when she was home. She'd bring it to my house and would use it anytime she needed, well wanted, to call someone. I mean, she's 9 years old, who is she going to call?
Also, it was a camera phone....she was taking pictures left and right and of everything and everybody.
I think "teenagers" should have a phone but not a "tween".
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Cell phones are the one object I think many people can't be without. Yes, I have one; however, as an adult, I don't just use it all the time.
I will say, I do understand why kids love them. I had to have one when I was old enough also. The only difference between then and now, is I had to pay for my own phone and coverage. Now adays, parents just pay for it instead of making the child pay for it.
Children will respect things more if they are having to pay for it out of their own pocket. Think about it.
