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Yes, my oldest (13) but we got it (iPhone 5) for her ($200 on an upgrade) as a bribe (to quit Al Star Cheer and join High School Cheer - worked out - she made varsity as a freshman).
I HATE Apple, iphones, ipods, itunes, ipads, etc. She had a nice Samsung S2 but HAD to have an iPhone. The power of peer pressure and marketing. She can't tell me why the iphone is better but she has to have one. She is a victim of Apple marketing. They've convinced people their products are better.
Please explain how all your schools have "cell phone blockers" and exactly what a "cell phone blocker" is??? And if they have "cell phone blockers", how are the kids using the phones and getting caught???
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Originally Posted by Amisi
Pretty much what I figured and that's why I asked. It's so annoying when people post that "OUR schools have..... blah, blah, blah....." as if they're schools are so special and the only school in the nation that has these amazing things for the kids or that has such a quality program and cares about each and every individual child and there is no bullying or fighting, etc etc etc. They drink the gallon of Kool Aid and expect that everyone will believe it.
Many schools are adding foil-backed insulation in roofing upgrades. It's legal and effective. Check it out.
You turned this into an imaginary one-upmanship, I said nothing of the sort.
Many schools are adding foil-backed insulation in roofing upgrades. It's legal and effective. Check it out.
You turned this into an imaginary one-upmanship, I said nothing of the sort.
Ahh - that's not the same as a cell phone blocker. A cell phone blocker is an actual device. Foil-backed insulation doesn't block wireless transmissions. If a caller can get near a window, they'd have no trouble sending/receiving calls. A cell phone blocker prevents transmissions to and from cell towers - sort of like an invisible barrier around the entire property.
I was a teenager recently. My 13th birthday was Dec 25, 2005, and my 18th birthday was Dec 25, 2010. The iPhone was out for most of that time. You can't stop me from posting - I had something relevant to say, and I said it.
I am not trying to stop you from posting. What you said was completely irrelevant.
Yes, my oldest (13) but we got it (iPhone 5) for her ($200 on an upgrade) as a bribe (to quit Al Star Cheer and join High School Cheer - worked out - she made varsity as a freshman).
I HATE Apple, iphones, ipods, itunes, ipads, etc. She had a nice Samsung S2 but HAD to have an iPhone. The power of peer pressure and marketing. She can't tell me why the iphone is better but she has to have one. She is a victim of Apple marketing. They've convinced people their products are better.
And yet you complain in another thread that your kids are manipulative.....
I am not trying to stop you from posting. What you said was completely irrelevant.
The question said "does your teenager (13-17) have an iPhone?". Since I am 20 years old, I am far too young to have a teenage child. Therefore, I answered as myself when I was 13-17, as the iPhone was out and popular at that time.
I did not have an iPhone when I was 13-17.
Anyone who is at least 13 and for whom the iPhone came out before their 18th birthday can answer this question, just like a parent of a teenager could.
The question said "does your teenager (13-17) have an iPhone?". Since I am 20 years old, I am far too young to have a teenage child. Therefore, I answered as myself when I was 13-17, as the iPhone was out and popular at that time.
I did not have an iPhone when I was 13-17.
Anyone who is at least 13 and for whom the iPhone came out before their 18th birthday can answer this question, just like a parent of a teenager could.
Anyone at all can answer the question. However, whether you personally had one has no bearing on whether a current teen should have one. That is an entirely personal question.
Many schools are adding foil-backed insulation in roofing upgrades. It's legal and effective. Check it out.
You turned this into an imaginary one-upmanship, I said nothing of the sort.
Foil-backed insulation is not going to stop anyone from using their cell phone to talk, text, go online, watch videos, or play games.
Your school is not blocking anyone from using a cell phone and why would you want them to??? Heaven forbid there is some kind of emergency --- wouldn't you want people to be able to communicate with people outside of the school in the event something serious happens?????
No, I didn't turn it into an imaginary one-upmanship. I stated how annoying I find it when people use the OUR schools have ____________.
After reading through this thread upon receiving a request to close it, I am in agreement with the requestor as the discussion is no longer about teenagers having or not having an iPhone.
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