[txnativegop]

Why would the kid have a phone in the first place?

At school for emergencies, but otherwise I think not.

And besides who fears being shamed in public more, me or the kid?

I could care less what people think of me.
My kid however would utterly die if had an attack of the embarrassing dad syndrome in public.

[ViLaLuz]

” My kid however would utterly die if had an attack of the embarrassing dad syndrome in public.”

I like how you think.

[Tax-chick]

My kid however would utterly die if had an attack of the embarrassing dad syndrome in public.

Yep, we adults really hold all the cards here.

For example: "You will dress appropriately for church, or I will buy the Dr. Who mini-dress at Hot Topic and wear it in front of all your friends."