[tanmansmom]

Cell phone has to go. I'm on a personal campaign to end text messaaging and photo sharing for those under 18. I know, it's a losing battle; but teaching for years and seeing what havoc cell phone create, I feel it is a must. My 13 year neighbor does not have a cell phone (her mom is a principal and knows the problems they create), but one of her friends received a photo of a boy's penis while the girls were at the movies. I'm horrified!!! I know, OT, but if more parents were responsible enough to take away the phones from their kids, our kids would be better protected. Sorry, OT and a personal vent.

ET to add: I know people will disagree and say that THEIR kids are responsible and they will not take away photo sharing. But, so is my neighbor's friend. She received the photo. She didn't do anything wrong except open the text message and there it was. She was wise enough to show her mom, but I think most kids wouldn't. And, it asked her to take a picture of her "stuff" and send it to him!!!!