[andrew roman]

Thanks much for the reply.
Your point is very well-taken!

The parent, if he or she decides that a cell phone for the child is appropriate, is also charged with teaching the child the rights and wrongs of how and when to use it.

Again, it is about discipline involved - not the cell phone itself. Many - including parents - neglect this very important issue and succumb - whioch is why I included the quote from the mother who thinks the book bag ban is a good thing.

I don’t disagree with you at all.

But as I wrote, it is about “values” not “technology.”

Again, many many thanks!!

[Tax-chick]

But as I wrote, it is about “values” not “technology.”

I agree with that 100%.