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Cell phone etiquette for teens
I'm sure there are a few people out there who looked at the title of this post and immediately thought "kids shouldn't have cell phones". Though a part of me doesn't completely disagree with that, as a parent I think they are invaluable. I can get a hold of my daughter at any given moment throughout the day or night (and vice versa) which my parents were unable to do with me. I've found she even checks in with me more often now, whether it is a quick call or a simple text message. That said, I fully agree that there is a time and a place for it. I've caught my kid and her friends doing things while using their phones that I find truly annoying, and have been working with her to break some of these habits or simply to be more aware of her surroundings. My top three are listed after the jump.
- The person on the other line can hear you just fine, there is no need to shout. If they can't hear you, then hang up and call them later - we don't want to hear you yell.
- Be aware of what others are doing when you call. My daughter sometimes calls me on her bus ride home and expects me to chat away with her. It isn't because she wants to talk, it is because she is bored. They have to realize that just because they can call at any given moment, doesn't mean they have to. We may actually have other things to do.
- Never, ever text message someone while you are in conversation with someone else. I've caught my daughter doing this while I was driving in the car and she was sitting in the passenger seat. I'll stop mid-sentence, realizing that she is quietly texting away with her friends. It is a very quick way to lose your phone, as she has found out.
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1-27-2007 @ 4:45PM
Ann Adams said...They're all good and especially #3. My older son will sit and text while talking to me. If he were younger, I'd take the phone away. Unfortunately, he's pushing 40 so not much I can do except scold and I sure do that.
The girls carry a cell phone when they are out of the house but they know it's for use between them and me or to call 911 if they have to. It gives me a little more peace of mind.
Maybe when they're a little older I'll rethink an unlimited phone for them but not yet.
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1-27-2007 @ 9:06PM
Helen said...I agree with all...especially #3!! I teach 7th/8th grade Social Studies and took a phone away from a girl for the second time in a week because her mother was texting her in the middle of the day. I guess you can't expect it from the kids if the parents don't even have a clue. I sent this to both of my teenage daughters.
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