Parents will now be able to control kids phones - Page 2

Avatard · 01-11-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I trust my kid to go out on his own, do stupid things, make mistakes, and learn to be a productive and responsible adult. I recognize an inherent risk or death or disability is possible when he leaves the house therefore I educate, guide, explain, demonstrate and so forth. Even children are to be held accountable for their own decisions to a point.

As far as the cell phone, I pay the bill so I need to see the minute usage...but I do not need to screen the contents of text messages or incoming/outcoming calls. Then again, I don't leash him when we go out in public.

But Josh, don't you think it's better to protect them, screen their calls, filter their Internet, and keep them from all things that can possibly harm them safely in a bubble...until such time that they set out on their own (like at college), and then they can suddenly discover everything for themselves, overindulge, binge, act recklessly, and go completely off the rails without supervision??

It seems to be the prevailing wisdom...

CasterTroy · 01-11-2010, 02:39 PM

Kids are like snowflakes...no 2 are the same

I've got one that I can rely on to do the right thing 99% of the time. And if there's a question....they asked me what to do. I literally could have left a running chainsaw on the coffee table when they were a toddler and they would have never touched it.

I've got one that blazes a trail of their own regardless of the imput they're given or direction. They're doing it her their whether you like it or not.

And I've got one that you can tell how to do something 50 times....and you THINK they heard you...but when they get down to it, have to ask you 3 more times before they "get it"

I have to use 3 different parenting styles all the time.

I say all that because what works for YOUR child won't work for every child. So for someone to be all smug and think they've got the perfect answer for everyone, and that all OTHER parenting styles are stupid....well....ignorant is the NICEST thing that could be said about that person.

Homeslice · 01-10-2010, 03:40 PM

Wow, how dumb. Sooner or later they are going to come out with implanted chips with microphones. And then 50 years after that, they'll combine that with a device that allow parents to see everything their kids see.

Technologies like this allows parents to slack off and not worry about being good parents. They don't bother teaching their kid anything about life.......They just rely on monitoring systems like as if they're a dog or cat.

karl_1052 · 01-11-2010, 10:20 AM

How long until a hacker is able to send this to random peoples phones, and take them over?

Trip · 01-11-2010, 11:09 AM

Better idea, just don't give your kid a cell phone if it is that much of a problem. If you really "NEED" to give them one, give them one of those little Meego's or whatever they are called now that only let you call/be called by 4 programmed numbers of the parents choosing.

Amorok · 01-11-2010, 08:24 PM

FTW

Trip · 01-11-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Amorok

FTW

yep, if your kid must a cell phone and can't pay for the thing themselves, get em one of these. Kids don't need cellphones, did you have a cell phone growing up?

Kaneman · 01-11-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yep, if your kid must a cell phone and can't pay for the thing themselves, get em one of these. Kids don't need cellphones, did you have a cell phone growing up?

I'd prefer my kid had an even better life then I did growing up, you know?

Trip · 01-11-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I'd prefer my kid had an even better life then I did growing up, you know?

How's a cell phone going to make their life better? That's pretty materialistic outlook. Giving them shit in a fucking hand basket will not make their life better and has a good possibility of making their life worse.

Kaneman · 01-12-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

How's a cell phone going to make their life better? That's pretty materialistic outlook. Giving them shit in a fucking hand basket will not make their life better and has a good possibility of making their life worse.

Hold on dude, you're making some assumptions here. The largest being that my kid doesn't work his ass off for everything he gets. He may only be 6 but you better believe he sweats when he does chores, yard-work, or whatever I tell him to do. No, I'm not kidding, everyone pulls their weight in this home.

Aside from that, a cell phone isn't just a material object it is a connection to the entire world from wherever you are. Personally, NOT being able to get in touch with someone got me in some fucked up situations as a kid...try 16 years old in a tricked out car with rims and completely LOST in East St. Louis. Or jumping a half-pipe with friends on BMX bikes and having one hit his head. I could go on forever, but you get the idea.

Safety issues aside, cell phones and part of our fabric now. There was a time when people were saying that kids didn't need electricity because it wasn't around when they were young. From my POV having a cell phone is as essential to my daily life as a wallet. When he's old enough to start going places on his own or with friends then he can earn a phone.

01-11-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Kids are like snowflakes...no 2 are the same I've got one that I can rely on to do the right thing 99% of the time. And if there's a question....they asked me what to do. I literally could have left a running chainsaw on the coffee table when they were a toddler and they would have never touched it. I've got one that blazes a trail of their own regardless of the imput they're given or direction. They're doing it her their whether you like it or not. And I've got one that you can tell how to do something 50 times....and you THINK they heard you...but when they get down to it, have to ask you 3 more times before they "get it" I have to use 3 different parenting styles all the time. I say all that because what works for YOUR child won't work for every child. So for someone to be all smug and think they've got the perfect answer for everyone, and that all OTHER parenting styles are stupid....well....ignorant is the NICEST thing that could be said about that person. __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Wow, how dumb. Sooner or later they are going to come out with implanted chips with microphones. And then 50 years after that, they'll combine that with a device that allow parents to see everything their kids see. Technologies like this allows parents to slack off and not worry about being good parents. They don't bother teaching their kid anything about life.......They just rely on monitoring systems like as if they're a dog or cat. Last edited by Homeslice; 01-10-2010 at 03:42 PM..

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karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	How long until a hacker is able to send this to random peoples phones, and take them over? __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	FTW __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?