[mom4melody]

My kids coaches and school uses apps and text for communication, schedules and homework.

A flip phone would not work.

I do random surprise checks on the phone weekly.

We also check every number called or texted to their phones.

We have a home alarm system, yappy dogs that bite strangers, and an arsenal that would make a small county jealous.

And more importantly, the will to use it.

[Dr. Sivana]

My kids coaches and school uses apps and text for communication, schedules and homework.

I make the coaches send us email. I WILL NOT text or receive texts. For the apps, I use Windows versions. I can also use my iPOD but that has no phone, and needs WIFI. We home school so we don't even KNOW what the schools expect these days.

It sounds like you have a system that works for you.

I try very hard not to be wed to the phone (we SHARE the flip phone) and let everyone know that the landline is the best way to leave a message/contact us. Quality of life issue for me, personally.