General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

Atticus Grinch · 08-22-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

Am thinking about getting L'il Ty a mobile phone, but I am a long, long way from giving him unfettered access to his own iPhone. Does anyone know anything about the different mobile phones made for kids with limited features/parental controls/parental features?

Let us know what you settle on. "I'll never get my kid a cell phone" is rapidly bending to some practicalities of middle school.

bold_n_brazen · 08-23-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch

Let us know what you settle on. "I'll never get my kid a cell phone" is rapidly bending to some practicalities of middle school.

The Brazenette wants an iPhone. I am thinking about caving for her birthday.

Virgin America has an unlimited voice and data plan for less than $50 a month. The phone is spendy though.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 08-30-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bold_n_brazen

The Brazenette wants an iPhone. I am thinking about caving for her birthday.

Virgin America has an unlimited voice and data plan for less than $50 a month. The phone is spendy though.

People, you're all big shot lawyers. Get the kids their phones already. And accept the fact that before they head off to school, you're getting them a car, too. For your own convenience.

It is way easier to text your kids "meet at 7 in front of the school; have to go to G'mas" during the day when you remember Grandma's expecting you for dinner than to actually plan everything before they leave in the morning knowing you'll have no contact until they get home after band practice, theater rehearsal, and a fro-yo trip with their friends.