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I have a 19 yr. old son and 15 yr. old daughter and we do text each other back and forth at times. Sometimes it can get frustrating and I'll just call them back (if it is something long to say) or I'll text them saying "just call me". But if it is simple stuff, sure we text back and forth.
A benefit to the text messaging which I found, and is actually how it all began for my kids and myself is that especially with teenagers, when they are out with friends they don't necessarily want to be embarresed by the whole "gotta call mom and let her know where I am or where I am going....". So I would tell my kids, just text me when you get there or when you know where you are going or what time the movie lets out, or whatever, that way your friends don't need to know you are checking in with mom. You could be texting a friend for all they know. It was a nice compromise between keeping me informed and respecting their need to feel a little independent in front of their friends.
I put other. We opted to have texting blocked because we didn't want her texting during class when she is supposed to be learning! When she gets her own plan it is up to her. She is graduating HS this June.
I put other. We opted to have texting blocked because we didn't want her texting during class when she is supposed to be learning! When she gets her own plan it is up to her. She is graduating HS this June.
My son's school has a strict policy of cell phones are to be locked in their lockers and not allowed to be used during school hours. If caught it's an automatic 3 days & parents have to come in and puck up their cell phones.
My son's school has a strict policy of cell phones are to be locked in their lockers and not allowed to be used during school hours. If caught it's an automatic 3 days & parents have to come in and puck up their cell phones.
Yes, ours does too but kids will still be kids and try to get away with something they know their not supposed to do!
Yes, ours does too but kids will still be kids and try to get away with something they know their not supposed to do!
I'm sorry. I didn't think I'd be subject to assuming I know your area as I do my own. By your first comment, I can see you're as strong a parent as I am, but on "lessons learned" if their school can reiteterate what's a "no no" ... chances are, they'll listen to the school more. Just an observation on my part.
I occasionally text with my son. I'm not terribly quick with it and I don't like the "short cut" language - so I spell everything out. But it does come in handy sometimes.
I just upgraded to unlimited texting last month. My kids text me from school about rides home and such. Some teachers allow texting, some don't. None allow phone calls other than lunch time.
My son's school has a strict policy of cell phones are to be locked in their lockers and not allowed to be used during school hours. If caught it's an automatic 3 days & parents have to come in and puck up their cell phones.
No, I don't text my kids. Neither of them have a cell phone I have "the only 13 year old in the world without a cell phone". She does use my phone to call or text friends but that means it is not during school hours if she is w/ me and using my phone. So her friends text me. LOL!!!
Her school is also pretty strict and it is usually the PARENTS calling the kids while they are IN SCHOOL that gets the kids in trouble. Their phones are supposed to be in their lockers turned off for the day. If found on them and on they are taken up and the parents have to claim them. If my daughter needs to get ahold of me she can call during home room and if I need to send a note about a ride home or whatever I just call the school and they send a note to her. The way it has been done for decades and decades. She even told one friend that got in trouble at school when the mom called that if I called her and she answered she KNOWS she would be in more trouble at home than she would be at school.
I don't have a problem w/ the kids saying to their friends they need to "check in" with their parents. I'd bet some of them also have to and if they knew firsthand that the others did as well it would not be as uncomfortable for them in the first place. Otherwise you hear the "nobody else" or "everyone gets too" arguments. I love a kid that can be honest with their friends and say they need to call their parents.
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No big deal ! ha!
I have "the only 13 year old in the world without a cell phone". 
Their phones are supposed to be in their lockers turned off for the day. If found on them and on they are taken up and the parents have to claim them. If my daughter needs to get ahold of me she can call during home room and if I need to send a note about a ride home or whatever I just call the school and they send a note to her. The way it has been done for decades and decades. She even told one friend that got in trouble at school when the mom called that if I called her and she answered she KNOWS she would be in more trouble at home than she would be at school. 
