tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post5084911438167917868..comments2024-03-14T12:02:43.837-06:00Comments on Rise Above Your Limits: Cell PhoneBecky Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-58600073086797294922012-03-09T20:44:03.811-07:002012-03-09T20:44:03.811-07:00hehe I should tell my son that! He just started as...hehe I should tell my son that! He just started asking for one (He's 9!) This is too cute & funny :) <br />He will get one of those kid phones, where he can only call the pre-programmed numbers on the phone. I think they come with only 5 buttons and you program them at the service store. This way, if there's an emergency or maybe I'm late getting him at school, he can give one of us a call. I'm not against kids/teenagers with cell phones, I just think the use of them is what needs to change. Some kids I see at my sons school have cell phones and they play games on them. kinda drives me nuts, but hey to each their own I guess!Melanie Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982060440078100668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-20218677280026558532012-03-07T17:36:49.895-07:002012-03-07T17:36:49.895-07:00I don't have a teen (yet) but I believe that i...I don't have a teen (yet) but I believe that if you want grown-up stuff then you need to learn about responsibility like car keys, living on your own, getting married.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13699135367073121243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-20566702788663538892012-03-06T08:09:17.094-07:002012-03-06T08:09:17.094-07:00Val, you are the funniest! This IS the Dark Side ...Val, you are the funniest! This IS the Dark Side and we are co-conspirators! Living on the island makes a big travel difference that most of us don't even think about!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-24803683202496353402012-03-06T08:07:10.309-07:002012-03-06T08:07:10.309-07:00Courtesy seems to be getting lost. Thanks for add...Courtesy seems to be getting lost. Thanks for adding that important factor! Happy Tuesday!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-29083885208473723112012-03-06T08:05:56.819-07:002012-03-06T08:05:56.819-07:00Thanks Courtney, it's good to be back. Thanks ...Thanks Courtney, it's good to be back. Thanks for all the following! vB and especially M2R is a great source for new contacts! I'll be seeing ya!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-24465100728919223912012-03-06T08:02:11.684-07:002012-03-06T08:02:11.684-07:00There were 2 separate accidents where girls were k...There were 2 separate accidents where girls were killed here just recently because they were texting while driving...so sad and not necessary!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-39894570598968224072012-03-06T07:45:07.565-07:002012-03-06T07:45:07.565-07:00This is my first cell phone. I never thought I wo...This is my first cell phone. I never thought I would have one either, but with only a motel phone to use, it became necessary if I wanted to keep in touch with my married kids and my sweet grand kids...Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-69716613627050279852012-03-06T07:43:33.118-07:002012-03-06T07:43:33.118-07:00Oh Sam, you've stayed in plenty of hotels, to ...Oh Sam, you've stayed in plenty of hotels, to know what it might be like for us in a motel with our 'sweet' teenagers! So far so good!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-8530083521139069422012-03-06T07:42:30.242-07:002012-03-06T07:42:30.242-07:00Little Bit still has awhile doesn't he! Maybe...Little Bit still has awhile doesn't he! Maybe something new will be around when it's his turn to get a celly! If not, then I'll be your guide...lolBecky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-64971879143102854482012-03-06T07:41:10.925-07:002012-03-06T07:41:10.925-07:00Good idea! I didn't know you were the expert!...Good idea! I didn't know you were the expert! Cool! Have you been back to the Philippines yet?Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-22641111101091123792012-03-06T03:29:01.716-07:002012-03-06T03:29:01.716-07:00Welcome to the Dark Side. ;) my kids will have the...Welcome to the Dark Side. ;) my kids will have them with emergency access for off island trips and the like, but if they want anything more, they will have to pay for it. I know, I am not any fun at all.Val @ Mental Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334517201171654210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-79678550410179468902012-03-05T23:48:40.190-07:002012-03-05T23:48:40.190-07:00Hope you have fun playing with your new phone:)
I...Hope you have fun playing with your new phone:)<br /><br />I don't mind if teenagers have their own phone - unless it rings right in the middle of a school lesson! But part of having the phone is learning how to use it responsibly (which also means being courteous to those you are with in person too:)<br /><br />Good luck with all the moving,<br />Kristina :)Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805981301672535669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-29964686245042020632012-03-05T21:55:20.687-07:002012-03-05T21:55:20.687-07:00Welcome back to the blogging world! :)
I'm 2...Welcome back to the blogging world! :)<br /><br />I'm 21 years old and I didn't get my own cell phone until I was going out with friends regularly which was when I was 16 I believe. That will be the rule in my home when my child(ren) are growing up.<br /><br />I'm following you from the M2R on VoiceBoks. I'm following you through Linky, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.<br /><br />I hope you have a good week!<br /><br />-Courtney<br />optimisticmommy.com<br />peaceloverecipes.comCourtney Pieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795476908288428162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-36421493994412143622012-03-05T21:48:32.901-07:002012-03-05T21:48:32.901-07:00My kids grew up before the age of cell phones. Whe...My kids grew up before the age of cell phones. When they did get them, in college, it was for my convenience, not theirs. <br /><br />I do not allow them in the classroom when I substitute teach. I tell the kids that if I see them, they belong to me. And, I feel very strongly that texting and driving should be zero tolerance. Do it once and lose your phone. Period.Vicki @ Grams Made Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830960886130900689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-87755999131245352742012-03-05T21:45:24.183-07:002012-03-05T21:45:24.183-07:00When my kids got cell phones, it was for my conven...When my kids got cell phones, it was for my convenience, not theirs. As a substitute teacher, I don't allow them in the classroom. I tell the kids that if I see it, it will belong to me. And, there should be a zero tolerance policy on using them while driving. One strike and the phone is gone.Vicki @ Grams Made Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830960886130900689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-75358999401431655282012-03-05T21:05:32.282-07:002012-03-05T21:05:32.282-07:00I am no help, I have no cellphone. I don't th...I am no help, I have no cellphone. I don't think my kiddos will get one anytime soon. My husband finds them anti-social. At some family get-togethers the cousins are all sitting beside each other texting and not talking to anyone drives him nuts!Cheryl@OntheOldPathhttp://ontheoldpath.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-24410962152532419352012-03-05T20:29:07.065-07:002012-03-05T20:29:07.065-07:00how is the hotel stuff going?how is the hotel stuff going?Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372153352097071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-54669787751670505002012-03-05T20:25:23.118-07:002012-03-05T20:25:23.118-07:00Have fun playing with your new celly! The thought ...Have fun playing with your new celly! The thought of giving my kids a cell phone freaks me out. Hopefully by the time I have to worry about it you will have some awesome advice for me ;D Good luck!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388644402502636929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-62689198843983690032012-03-05T19:20:36.184-07:002012-03-05T19:20:36.184-07:00I hav worked 19 yrs in the cellular business.. I a...I hav worked 19 yrs in the cellular business.. I am the expert.. My two teenage boys paid part of their cell phone bils if they want to add features other than voice and text messages.. Good luckF.L.A.G - Fundamental Learning Academy for Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817646724200355558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-11311808657996394272012-03-05T17:01:28.948-07:002012-03-05T17:01:28.948-07:00That's a good idea to let them pay for the ove...That's a good idea to let them pay for the overage!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-75000076348383736202012-03-05T16:57:51.635-07:002012-03-05T16:57:51.635-07:00Deb, you ROCK! How is your blog fast going?Deb, you ROCK! How is your blog fast going?Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-81491569104148181502012-03-05T16:15:17.076-07:002012-03-05T16:15:17.076-07:00I think teens should have a cell phone, but with c...I think teens should have a cell phone, but with caveats attached, many of which have already been noted. These days, what with school shootings and craziness everywhere, I am glad that each of my 7 grandkids has had a cell phone since junior high. Cars break down on the way home from a party or church gathering, someone gets a flat tire at night, etc. These are things that have happened to my own gr kids and I have always been thankful that they were able to call their parents and let them know where they were and what was going on. Had cell phones been available when my own kids were that age, they would have had one. There have been times that I lay awake worrying about why they weren't home yet (as driving teenagers). My own peace of mind would have been worth the extra $ to have a family plan as do my children and their children. Any minutes over their allottment, and they have to find a way to earn money to pay for their extravagance. Just sayin...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04516228383672051397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-65210754511146450332012-03-05T15:43:25.525-07:002012-03-05T15:43:25.525-07:00Our nephew was given a cell phone at around the ag...Our nephew was given a cell phone at around the age of 10...which I thought was absolutely crazy. I'm very glad I don't have to make that decision, since our daughter will be 33 this year....and she'll have to decide on when her kiddos get one, not Nannie!!! ;-) You'll catch on really quick....even this old lady loves to text!!!Breathing In Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302608654931936520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-75806619514754521592012-03-05T14:41:42.575-07:002012-03-05T14:41:42.575-07:00There have been some late nights when I wish my da...There have been some late nights when I wish my daughter had a cell phone!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039902759635153354.post-57991410476215844372012-03-05T14:40:51.444-07:002012-03-05T14:40:51.444-07:00Grace, you are the best...I laughed when you said ...Grace, you are the best...I laughed when you said the money you don't pay the cell phone company is money you can spend where you enjoy! My first thought was about some terrific grand kids of yours, getting the benefit of the extra $$$<br /><br />Grand kids are a lot more fun to spend on!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838039117495392777noreply@blogger.com