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FordDude

FordDude

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My daughter is 16 and a junior in high school. She has been wanting texting forever (in the eyes of a teenager). The SWMBO finally gave in and we added unlimited to our family plan. The SWMBO's fear was that it would take away her writing/grammar skills. She is taking AP English this year and her grade if not at an "A" right now a percentage point or 2 away from it. I have wanted it also realizing sometimes just a short answer is all that I need to a question. fd
 
I wouldn't worry about the written grammar suffering as much as the spoken word. You'll find the kids spend almost every moment texting their friends. Actual conversation becomes a lost art. They'll sit in the same room together and text back and forth instead of talking.
 
Great, forward your number to Jeremy so you can join the E-lite club :ecit
 
We got texting a year ago. Youngest was almost 13... she lives with the phone attached to her. No change in her grades, Honors student. My favorite thing is I can always get ahold of her instantly. The downside? she wore out an Env2 in the first year... Although, much to my surprise 2 weeks before the warranty ended (forgot it was 12 mo) Verizon gave her a brand new replacement.
 
my oldest is now 19, he has had texting for a long time. It really saved on our phone bill! My soon to be 13 year old texts a little as we have a family plan. It hasn't been a problem. They all managed to keep good grades but as Horseplay said they do text each other while sitting in the same room!
 
"70_Fastback" said:
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Uhhhh, no

Mine are 10 and 12 and think I'm the absolute worse person in the world. I won't get them cell phones or IPOD touch or anything like that. No facebook. The horror!!
 
"sgtjunior" said:
Uhhhh, no

Mine are 10 and 12 and think I'm the absolute worse person in the world. I won't get them cell phones or IPOD touch or anything like that. No facebook. The horror!!
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It was my kids friends parents that wanted words with us... lol.
Took my now 13yo and her friend to the Mall yesterday, they could do their thing and i could do mine. Checked in every half hour and was able to round them up when I was ready to go!
 
"sgtjunior" said:
Uhhhh, no

Mine are 10 and 12 and think I'm the absolute worse person in the world. I won't get them cell phones or IPOD touch or anything like that. No facebook. The horror!!
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Let them think what they want. My daughter has had her phone for 2 years now. She did not get it until high school. Remember a cell phone means that you are able to talk to them at any time.
Besides what is any different when you are a kid or an adult. I see some of you dudes with amazing rides, fabulous garages and SWMBO to die for. :craz And I want that too. So when she says "I want" I say "what is it like to want." :lol fd
 
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