Obviously there is a need for a 5 year old child to have a cell phone to some parents, but I will NOT be one of them. This constant need for connection and protection of children has never been more apparent than now.
Rising threats in the world? More bad things might happen? Maybe, but probably not. The fact is that everything is much more publicized through different media sources. Twit this, FB that, yes, yes, I know that kid in Oklahoma got snatched up and shoved through a wood-chipper by some psychopath. Terrible right? Preventable with a cell phone in pocket? Maybe, but probably not.
Technology is great, but where will it end? I happened to see some middle school aged kids getting of their school bus the other day. One, two, three, four, five, they all filed off the bus and almost in the same rapid secession: cell out, cell out, cell out, cell out, cell out. Each and every one was face down, hammering away at their cell phone keys like Britney's publicist. Do you think they are all just texting their parents to let them know they made it home from school safe? Maybe, but probably not.
Are you being a better parent by giving your child a cell at age 8? Maybe. Are you doing it so you can easily locate your child almost effortlessly? Most likely. Is it to keep your child safe and if so, how will it do that? Yes! Um, they can call 911 once their bagged and tagged?
Do I think my life would have been improved by having a cell phone at age 10 (even though it would have been the briefcase style in 1993)? Maybe, but probably not.
Do I think by not giving my kids cell phones until they are at least in high school will make them hate me for it? Probably........but maybe not.
Arguments can be made for both sides and I can see both perspectives, I'm just saying, it seems like the easy way out.
Is this what we are reduced to reading on MLHF? How does this apply to the TAO of MLHF? eff this is just a depressing commentary of the dangers lurking for those slackers who will eventually slip up and settle down.
ReplyDelete1. Good rant.
ReplyDelete2. Shut up Hodge.
3. Any kid younger than 15 who has their own cell phone should be slapped in the mouth in public by a stranger.
Hodge's capacity to understand something that isn't slapping him in the mouth is very limited.
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the undertones and subplots involved, Coach Hodge.
Kenny Loggins, thank you.
Anyone who gives their kid a cell phone before they are a Sophomore in college should shampoo my crotch (that was my parents' low hanging fruit gift to me)
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