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It's great! ;)What do you think about internet dating?
I got my first cellphone at 11; considering the age we're living in, that's pretty old compared to others. I didn't even get it because I wanted one (I never wanted one, btw), I got it because I was going to Washington DC and I needed it in case I had to contact my parents. But giving kids that aren't out of fifth grade (kids in my book) who don't know how to properly use a cellphone (there was this kid somewhere who racked up $10,000 on iTunes). So no, unless there's parental supervision.
- Should kids have cellphones?
It destroys real life discussion because you have people saying yolo all over the place. And internet conversation saps time away from real conversation because you're substituting the former for the latter.What does technology do to real life discussion?
bahahahaIt's great! ;)
what do you define a "kid"?Should kids have cellphones?
Social networking is what it is... I have no real qualms with Facebook as it is. However, social media sites like this seem to foster people believing they're special or more important than they actually are, or that people honestly care about every aspect of their life, which leads to an overall self-centered society. As a means to connect and communicate with others, though, it's fine.Is stuff like Facebook okay?
A lot of people say that technology creates problems with real life discussion. I feel like real life discussion isn't affected negatively by technology. I mean, yes, there have been times when I've been ridiculously annoyed at my cousin for texting when she used to get annoyed at me for playing video games all the time, but it didn't mean she never talked to me at all. I dunno. I just don't really ... care, I guess.What does technology do to real life discussion?
What do you think about internet dating?
ok yeah would I really say something else. I would like to add though that, while online dating can be a wonderful thing that brings people who otherwise would never have met (:p) together, people also need to be reaaaaally careful about it.It's great! ;)
Fine by me, but I think cell phones should be introduced gradually and supervised for a bit to make sure they're not racking up fees or abusing features. I think that middle school's a good time to introduce them.Should kids have cellphones?
Yes, but I'd like if they're taught general netiquette first and keep in mind who will be viewing it. Poly makes a good point about it making people more self-centered, too.Is stuff like Facebook okay?
Gets in the way for the most part. I make it a priority not have my cell phone out when talking to people.What does technology do to real life discussion?
A-okay! You should be aware of the risks, though.What do you think about internet dating?
1) I don't think they should but I don't think they shouldn't either. It really depends on how much they're needed. At first I thought seeing all the 10 year olds on my bus with iPhones annoyed me a lot. I wondered if it could be because "I grew up without one so why can't they >:|" but then I realised, hey, they have friends too - it's just a way for them to keep in contact with one another. Then I realised that what was actually annoying me was that they were iPhones. Not some cheap Tesco Mobile thing. So my main problem with kids who have phones is that it just seems like they're being spoiled more than anything. Also I guess there's the fact that they're with some of their friends on the bus, they could have been talking to them instead of getting their phones out. I guess there it overlaps with the third question :PWe've all heard this one before. Here're my specific points, but it can be a lot more general!
- Should kids have cellphones?
- Is stuff like Facebook okay?
- What does technology do to real life discussion?
- What do you think about internet dating?
So, in conclusion, Facebook isn't okay and neither is online dating. Just... just stay away from me, hot singles. Leave me alone.
i got my first phone when i was 11 (middle school) so.... yeah middle school age is fine i guess. i don't really see why kids younger than that would need a phone?Should kids have cellphones?
Is stuff like Facebook okay?
that's what i think ^Social networking is what it is... I have no real qualms with Facebook as it is. However, social media sites like this seem to foster people believing they're special or more important than they actually are, or that people honestly care about every aspect of their life, which leads to an overall self-centered society. As a means to connect and communicate with others, though, it's fine.
it makes it easier for some people to build on social skills. i have severe social anxiety disorder, and without technology i'd be completely fucked. using it to talk to people is so much easier than talking to them in real life but wow it's actually helping me to get better at it.What does technology do to real life discussion?
don't u mean long distanceWhat do you think about internet dating?
1. Okay, so I think children should be able to have cell phones once they are like 11. Especially now. Because nowadays, I noticed that children are doing things without their parents around a lot earlier than they did when I was young, so I think they should be ready with a cell phone just in case. I didn't start really going to mall with my friends and no parental supervision until I was like 14, but that may be just because my parents were strict on me about things like that, but now I see like 10 year olds at the mall without their parents. Also, I feel that kids should still have the privilege to contact their friends outside of school/church/etc. like teenagers and adults do. However, I do agree that it is annoying when like 11 year olds have iPhones and the like, because I feel that they really have no need for such a fancy phone. But over all, I think that the parents need to decide when the child can have a cell phone based on their child's individual needs. Like if a 9 year old walks home alone, I feel that it would be safest if that child has some sort of way to call their parents if something happened. But I feel that the ideal age is 11 or 12.We've all heard this one before. Here're my specific points, but it can be a lot more general!
- Should kids have cellphones?
- Is stuff like Facebook okay?
- What does technology do to real life discussion?
- What do you think about internet dating?
1. I have to agree with what I've read from a bunch of you guys, middle school and above only is what I see appropriate. A few years ago (before I got my first cellphone, which I got for my fifteenth birthday), I knew a five year old girl who had a cell phone. Five. Years. Old. I found this terrible. At seven she'll have her own clique, I swear. Nobody in elementary school needs a cell phone.
- Should kids have cellphones?
- Is stuff like Facebook okay?
- What does technology do to real life discussion?
- What do you think about internet dating?
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