This shocked me to find out that there are people out there who dont have cell phones. i got one when untill i was 14. what about you?
Still dont have one. I really dont find it nessicery.
I've never owned one, and have no plans on getting one any time soon.
I just don't see the point.
I just don't see the point.
got mine when i was 15 years old and i hate it... DAmn Nextel!!
I think I got one for my 18th birthday? That was right before I graduated. I definitely needed one for college to keep in touch with my family. I could never make outgoing calls on my room phone. I hope to get a new one soon, it's well past its contract.
I got one this year before I went to college, and actually as of last weekend it has been smushed. I tried to cross the street, nearly got hit, and it sacrificed itself to save my life.
smwutches
93 Posts
18 years ago
I got mine when I was about 20ish. I find it odd that people are getting them when they're not even out of high school yet. That just doesn't make sense to me to have one when you're 12 or 13.
Cdokes1
1032 Posts
18 years ago
22yrs old
smwutches
I got mine when I was about 20ish. I find it odd that people are getting them when they're not even out of high school yet. That just doesn't make sense to me to have one when you're 12 or 13.
I agree. It's scary. The only reason I'd consider it is to save money because I know I totally ran up the phone bill at that age. I can also understand parents wanting their teens who drive to have one for emergencies... But I always used pay phones and such when I needed a ride. Anyone who complains about that is a pansy.
mrstick666
1064 Posts
18 years ago
smwutches
I got mine when I was about 20ish. I find it odd that people are getting them when they're not even out of high school yet. That just doesn't make sense to me to have one when you're 12 or 13.
I think it's even scarier when I see kids who are only like 7 or 8 with cell phones. And I see that happen all the time :shock:
mrstick666
I think it's even scarier when I see kids who are only like 7 or 8 with cell phones. And I see that happen all the time :shock:
Actually, my boyfriend works for Verizon, and just the other day he told me a woman came into the store to buy her 5 year old a phone. Not unheard of, but it wasn't one of those Disney-esque phones for emergencies. It was a hefty $300 phone. Apparently he taught her how to use hers so she got him his own. INSANE! :shock: It's important for the older generation to learn how to use technology, because at this rate, kids will be taking over.
I was 19 when I bought my 1st cell phone(I'm 24 now)...but I had a PAGER at 15 or 16! HaHa!
My cell phone doesn't get much use. I don't have anyone to talk to. :(
between 14 and 16
(I can't remember when)
(I can't remember when)
Phoenix6
27 Posts
18 years ago
here I am at 25 and still don't have a cell phone.
I am....concerned about the number of children that are given cell phones. I don't see a reason a person under the age of 16 should need a cell phone. Makes me wonder who these minors are calling so often they need a personal phone to do it on. Maybe I am just paranoid =P
I am....concerned about the number of children that are given cell phones. I don't see a reason a person under the age of 16 should need a cell phone. Makes me wonder who these minors are calling so often they need a personal phone to do it on. Maybe I am just paranoid =P
I think I was about 15 when I got my first mobile phone, it was such a brick.
jamigram
1954 Posts
18 years ago
must have been about 17/18! I do feel it IS useful to have one as you get older, although before 15 I dont see that you should be concerned about such things!
mrstick666
1064 Posts
18 years ago
Sunriser
mrstick666I think it's even scarier when I see kids who are only like 7 or 8 with cell phones. And I see that happen all the time :shock:
Actually, my boyfriend works for Verizon, and just the other day he told me a woman came into the store to buy her 5 year old a phone. Not unheard of, but it wasn't one of those Disney-esque phones for emergencies. It was a hefty $300 phone. Apparently he taught her how to use hers so she got him his own. INSANE! :shock: It's important for the older generation to learn how to use technology, because at this rate, kids will be taking over.
:shock:
Insane is right.
A five year old? That's just ........... wow.