Comments on: Mind your own business

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:45:32 +0000

We gave my oldest a cell phone when she was 13 1/2 (she will be 17 at the end of the year)…. we were moving halfway across the country and we thought it would be a cheap way for her to stay in touch with her friends. 3 years later, her younger brother (13 on the same day his sister turns 17) has been asking for one for a while. I have resisted it mostly for practical reasons (we homeschool and he is usually nearby… within earshot). But as he is gaining independence and walking to the base theater or shoppette, there have been plenty of times I have wished he had a phone so I could call and tell him I need him home. He may be getting one for Christmas.

My 10yo daughter wants one because she has friends who have them. But these friends are not homeschooled. There is no practical reason for her to have one. We’ll be waiting. Thankfully the youngest (8yo boy) knows there is no reason for him to have one and isn’t asking. Thank goodness for family plans that include unlimited texting!!

By: katherine

katherine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:44:21 +0000

If I had a spreadsheet I would have misplaced it by now… I am lucky if i can keep track of my kids

By: sassy stephanie

sassy stephanie — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:38:18 +0000

I grew up much like you did. I was a pretty good kid, just the usual rebellious stuff. My parents didn’t set a curfew for me until my sophomore year in HS, and only because I started pushing it past an acceptable limit. So far, it has worked for us to parent the same way.

Don’t know that I could give my soon-to-be 8 yr old a phone. I personally don’t think she would be ready for the responsibility of keeping up with it.

By: Captain Dumbass

Captain Dumbass — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:47:38 +0000

My little boys with cell phones? They’re far too young to even think about it yet, and they’re BOYS! I’m barely responsible enough to have my own.

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:17:07 +0000

Yeah, I agree. Everyone parents differently and actually, different kids need different parenting, but I do think planning rules that far in advance is a little extreme. I like to go with the flow a bit more.

By: Selena

Selena — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:45:25 +0000

Loved your post. Right on the nose with you and your thoughts on the deal…including on trying to swap her phone with yours

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By: Sherendipity

Sherendipity — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:51:31 +0000

I’ve never been here before, and I have to tell you, when I clicked over to your site, the first thing that caught my attention was your header. My goodness, THAT’S ADORABLE!! I love it.

I’m with you on the whole “don’t comment about other’s parenting because what works for you and them, doesnt’ necessisarily work for everone.” It’s true. Walk a mile in thier shoes, and then you’re qualified to comment. One thing that I can say though, with certainty, is that if Mom has everything THAT planned out, she needs to schedule her self in there for some disappointment, as well. And you know, not all disappointments are bad.

Also, see if hse has a sister and we’ll both mug them so we can have new phones.

By: anita doberman

anita doberman — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:25:09 +0000

Sorry about your loss Stiletto mom
Goodfather – I also think that it would be rare to have a mature 7 year old who needs a phone….but live and let live – plus I want her phone

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By: The Stilletto Mom

The Stilletto Mom — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:26:57 +0000

You have it worse than me. That fight didn’t start until 3rd grade. And we still haven’t given in.

I also operate without a spreadsheet as did my Mother. And I had no rules. Until I messed up. And then I was toast. Today, I am a responsible adult who still worships her parents…albiet deceased. Times were different then, and they could raise us on love, trust and a basic guidelines. I wish we had the same freedom.