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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Smart phones are the current technology.  You are foolish to think you are doing your teen a service by making him/her use a flip-phone to communicate!

The article talks about screens - all screens.  And I agree with the article but your belief that it is the evil smart phone that is causing them to spend too much time online.  [/quote]

If cocaine dispensing phones were the 'current technology's would you buy one for your kid so they can 'fit in?'

And yes, screens are the real issue (along with social media that makes people - especially already self-conscious teens - feel lonely and ignored if they aren't in constant contact) - but how do you limit your teen to an hour a day when they have all of that on their phone 24/7?

Personally, I'm the parent. And I don't care if everyone has a smart phone. The only reason I have one myself is because my work insists I do, and I rarely even keep it on me when not actually at work. My kids (17, 15) have flip phones they got at age 15 without a plan (tracphone). They certainly beg and moan for a smartphone, but I see no reason to give in.

Phones are tools to stay in contact. They are not gaming devices, they are not computers, they are meant to make calls, and receive text messages. Both my son's flip phones can also receive email, which I have no issue with. [/quote]

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