tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post8325994926441912041..comments2023-12-15T16:37:17.154+10:30Comments on Now where did I put that flaming sword?: In Which The Baby Angel Becomes a Registered, Card Carrying Phone OwnerArizaphalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-53444869617740319332008-05-22T12:07:00.000+09:302008-05-22T12:07:00.000+09:30What an amazingly 21st century rite-of-passage: th...What an amazingly 21st century rite-of-passage: the first cell phone. <BR/><BR/>I've got a 6-year old who has somehow caught wind of this concept of "an allowance"; alas, he believes this should be more a benevolent gift than anything he really has to earn. <BR/><BR/>But we'll get there.Your American Idol!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12406829296067222925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-16209847015348397282008-05-21T23:38:00.000+09:302008-05-21T23:38:00.000+09:30That is a very great "spending" plan that you guys...That is a very great "spending" plan that you guys instituted...I'm filing it away for future use.<BR/><BR/>I think BA is going to surprise you and do terrifically with the new phone and credit! And if she doesn't she'll learn very good lessons!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06149717047591581895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-16274894146148880232008-05-20T05:29:00.000+09:302008-05-20T05:29:00.000+09:30I'm going to remember Natalie's point here too!!I'm going to remember Natalie's point here too!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132178482203482101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-81478721309740296362008-05-20T05:28:00.000+09:302008-05-20T05:28:00.000+09:30What a great story! You can bet I'm going to come ...What a great story! You can bet I'm going to come back to you and this post for tips on installing a money plan with my own kids. You're a great mom!!<BR/><BR/>ps. Anytime a kid learns about delayed gratification, I am one happy citizen.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132178482203482101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-48101872748981417142008-05-19T20:02:00.000+09:302008-05-19T20:02:00.000+09:30Good for her! And good for you for devising such a...Good for her! And good for you for devising such a good plan. My guess is that she'll always remember this feeling and that it will carry forward into bigger financial planning. <BR/><BR/>As much as I hate to admit it, in this day and age I think it does make sense for kids to have phones. <BR/><BR/>She must be so excited.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15735737935310717109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-89971329588969997982008-05-19T09:55:00.000+09:302008-05-19T09:55:00.000+09:30Andi overheard a great conversation one time. Or s...Andi overheard a great conversation one time. Or she was there when several of us where discussing it. A mother received a cell phone call from her child telling her where she (the child) was. THe mother thanked the child for calling and then said, "You have exactly 5 minutes to find a land line to confirm your location." WOWSER! Talk about responsible parenting. If you are really at Emily's house, then she'll have a landline or a mother to confirm your location. I thought that was brilliant! <BR/><BR/>YEAH for BA on the phone! And yeah to you for being such a great mom!nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758393907259378213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-39684274462036568062008-05-19T07:39:00.000+09:302008-05-19T07:39:00.000+09:30Hipmomma: yes, but who will help ME get through th...Hipmomma: yes, but who will help ME get through them :-D<BR/><BR/>Christina: near bankruptcy frightened the life out of mine...<BR/><BR/>amyjo: yes, phones SHOULD be a rite of passage...not a toy for 7 year olds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>maggie dammit: don't worry, you have plenty of time yetArizaphalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402602175460446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-18573759147938623722008-05-19T05:53:00.000+09:302008-05-19T05:53:00.000+09:30Ohmygosh, I am not ready for this. Not. at. ALL.Ohmygosh, I am not ready for this. Not. at. ALL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-56156209131300318212008-05-19T04:38:00.000+09:302008-05-19T04:38:00.000+09:30She is so grown up -- I think I should take a few ...She is so grown up -- I think I should take a few lessons from her!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010155174814652914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-45059648380951942592008-05-18T22:03:00.000+09:302008-05-18T22:03:00.000+09:30I still get excited over a new phone! Congrats to ...I still get excited over a new phone! Congrats to BA on such a mature and responsible plan. Isn't it funny now how getting your first cell phone is almost a rite of passage?Amy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192876795169234755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-61232133151595207212008-05-18T13:16:00.000+09:302008-05-18T13:16:00.000+09:30Yeehaw for BA! I think that sounds like an excelle...Yeehaw for BA! I think that sounds like an excellent, very mature plan. Any idea on how to work with a husband with similar spending habits? LOLChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604713846429464708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-87052594704353695402008-05-18T10:42:00.000+09:302008-05-18T10:42:00.000+09:30Wow! She's growing up, mom. I hope she does well, ...Wow! She's growing up, mom. I hope she does well, with the credit! :)Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002483063520010362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482552275229203298.post-4983068667855520432008-05-18T10:37:00.000+09:302008-05-18T10:37:00.000+09:30I don't know how she could not be responsible with...I don't know how she could not be responsible with a plan like that. She's young, she'll make mistakes. But at least she has you to help her get through them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com