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theDreamer 03-18-2012 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 1606693)
Just sayin that kids who aren't technologically knowledgeable are going to be super-behind their counterparts. It's not a matter of "deserving" it or not. I got a computer when I was 16 instead of a car, and I was way ahead of the kids my age.

Yeah, that pr0n collection started early....:stirthepot:

frost 03-18-2012 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1606695)
Yeah, that pr0n collection started early....:stirthepot:

Back when you had to download pics line-by-line.


fuckin arsehole. ;p

bigaudiofanat 03-18-2012 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1606690)
I agree on that to a point. Remember, giving them technology and controlling it is the best way to keep them in check. When I was in HS I got a nokia brick, had snake on it :tup:, but I had limits on it. The phone only had some many minutes and text, so I had to be responsible in using it.

I so remember that!!! :tup:

Ztoon 03-18-2012 06:58 PM

Depends on the kid. If they don't abuse it, then they should use it.
Personally, I like the connectivity and safety it gives them, as well, as a parent, being able to keep in touch and knowing they're o.k. is worth the expense.
Mind you, if the little buggers abuse the privilege and run up megga bills, then I'd make them responsible for it p.d.q..

Cmike2780 03-18-2012 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1606690)
I agree on that to a point. Remember, giving them technology and controlling it is the best way to keep them in check. When I was in HS I got a nokia brick, had snack on it :tup:, but I had limits on it. The phone only had some many minutes and text, so I had to be responsible in using it.

Lol, I only had beeper in HS...we thought we were so badass:icon17:

theDreamer 03-18-2012 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 1606715)
Lol, I only had beeper in HS...we thought we were so badass:icon17:

That was my sister's era, I remember her friends all having colored ones and changing the colors constantly out.....dorks. :stirthepot:

bigaudiofanat 03-18-2012 07:30 PM

I also see kids being more cocky because of the fact they have a smartphone and someone else does not.

Jordo! 03-18-2012 08:06 PM

Raise your kids Amish.

Problem solved :tup:

Bri7Synyster 03-19-2012 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 1606679)
How is that a good point? Give em a phone and a 4k lb car at the same time? :roflpuke2:

If you read my post, I said before the license. However, the point at which they should definitely have one is when they start driving. ;)

ClemsonWill 03-19-2012 12:04 PM

I think it is good to start teaching kids about phones as early as possible. I will give my son one as soon as he is old enough to operate it. Not only is it a safety net but I think it will aid in my efforts to teach him how to be responsible. Now don't get me wrong, he will be limited to a prepaid device and I will monitor it closely.

bigaudiofanat 03-19-2012 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 1608009)
I think it is good to start teaching kids about phones as early as possible. I will give my son one as soon as he is old enough to operate it. Not only is it a safety net but I think it will aid in my efforts to teach him how to be responsible. Now don't get me wrong, he will be limited to a prepaid device and I will monitor it closely.

Teach him how to wax that Z first!!! :rofl2:

ClemsonWill 03-19-2012 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1608170)
Teach him how to wax that Z first!!! :rofl2:

lol...... We are working on it. Well first we are working on him not touching the Z every time he walks by it.

Lug 03-19-2012 02:18 PM

I gave my kids cellphones at a very young age with instructions not to use up my minutes and don't call me unless it's from a trunk of an unknown car or back of a white panel van! :mad:

bigaudiofanat 03-19-2012 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 1608215)
lol...... We are working on it. Well first we are working on him not touching the Z every time he walks by it.

Show him the adam's junkman videos over and over every week. You will have a scratch free car and in mint condition to.

Billy02987 03-19-2012 02:35 PM

I think once you become a teenager is a good time for a basic phone. I was 16 when I got my first cell phone but they were far from smartphones at that time. I had one of the Nokia bricks and my parents definitely limited it, I had a couple hundred minutes and no text messaging. I bought my first iPhone at 20 and have had them since.


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