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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a basket near front door/kitchen where our kids drop their phones and a lot of times their friends do. I give all friends my phone number and tell their parents they can always reach their kids by calling me for them. As if it's the 1980's. Your kid isn't a surgeon - there's no emergency that requires your 12 year old. We've had this set-up for years and never had a parent tell me they have a problem, or a kid say they can't come to our house because of the phone thing.

The kids are welcome to go over to their phone any time they want. Some have to check in every half hour. [/quote]

I think what you are doing is fine because the kids can access their phones if needed, but to be clear regarding an emergency - sure there are things I’d like to be in touch with my middle schooler about.  “Did you remember your epi pen?”  “I need to pick you up early because Dad has to run out - see you 5:30 instead of 6”.  Things like that that I would rather talk to him directly about than involve you.

But the real issue is making sure he can contact ME.  If something is making him uncomfortable in the house, whether a person or a scary dog or an unlocked weapon, whatever it is, I want him able to contact me so I can get him, no questions asked.

Again, I think your set up is fine but this is my thought process as a parent for wanting to have contact.[/quote]

If your kid needs an epi-pen to come to my house then I sincerely hope you are letting me know what their deadly allergy is so I can help with food and contamination. And if your husband needs to pick up a half hour early you can text or call me and say "John is going to pick Theo up at 5:30 instead of 6," and I'll just tell your kid.[/quote]

It’s complicated, but we haven’t identified an allergen for my kid, and he self administers.  As for the early pickup, of course I can call you, but [b]frankly I’d prefer to just contact my kid[/b].[/quote]

Do you prefer to use the app when ordering food or making reservations?  Do you dislike talking to people in person or on the phone?  Are you a Millennial?[/quote]

Yes! Gen X actually. Why? [/quote]

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