Honestly, what use is a cell phone? Yes, it keeps you in constant contact with your friends, family and co-workers. But is it necessary? They disrupt classrooms, libraries, and distract drivers. Parents love to know where their child is, and children love to know where their friends are, and will even text them whenever they get a chance. Children at FIVE years old have text-enabled cell phones. Why? Has our society become so trend-happy that EVERYONE needs a cell phone?
2007-01-19 05:07:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
I held out for a long time before getting a cell phone. What did it for me was having my alternator go out on me in the middle of nowhere on a hot summer day with two small children and a pregnant friend - and no way to call for assistance. It is a luxury to have, but in an emegency it can be very important.
2007-01-19 05:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Rabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I don't think children of any ages need cellphones. Cell phones are big responsibility, making sure that you don't go over your minutes, making sure to pay the bill on time. Learning that cell phones are meant for casual use and cell phones should never replace a landline.
Cells are great for businesses and law enforcement. Children having text enabled phones at the age of 5 is the most nonsensical thing I've ever heard. I was 16 when I got a cell phone. I used it all night long. I should've never been allowed to get one at that age. I got rid of it and just purchesed one in March of last year. If it wasn't for the great plan my BF and I have we wouldn't have ours.
2007-01-19 13:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by hålï£åxhöñê¥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the situation like my mom just got rid of our land line so we use cell phones only we really never did need the home line no one ever called but bill coullters. now the way people in dulge there teens with all the lastest stuff that would be diffant you see yes i see a cell phone is bette to have if your going to use it to makes calls and if your standed on the side of the road or some think like that but the way people use them now i dont really think they need them when all they ever do is text and go on the internet hell all i can do on my phone is call out and take pictures ( its a camra phone)
2007-01-19 13:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do people really need their cell phones? no
so trend-happy that everyone needs a cell phone? almost, my parents don't have one, but I work in a nursing facility where an, shall I say, aged lady, with dementia has one! what was her daughter thinking!?!
2007-01-19 15:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by YoMaMa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a lot of items we class as "essential" but none of them are really necessary. We don't need phones, but they can be useful.
2007-01-19 13:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its actually good to have, but not necessary. if someone really needs to get intouch with you how will they knw where you are? they wouldnt be able to find you.
2007-01-19 13:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by liltria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG Of course we doooooo!!!! Life would not be the same with out my phone!!
2007-01-19 13:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by sallyandlula 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Adults do. Teenagers, not so much.
2007-01-19 13:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋