Comments on: Dinnertime Ringtones

By: Silver Fang

Silver Fang — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:39:54 +0000

I love my cell phones, but am all for not using them at the dinner table. An hour away from the phone won’t kill anyone.

By: The Exception

The Exception — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:57:49 +0000

Mobile phones drive me crazy. They do not need to be at the table interupting a meal or conversation. Sounds like you and your kids have great policies. The Exception´s last blog post..Still Waters Run Deep (or Whether or not I am a Flirt)

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:22:23 +0000

My daughter's is left on vibrate, but the "silverware" sound is a great idea. Hmmm, what'd work in a classroom?! :) I don't care if my daughter's cell phone goes off while we're eating, but she's not to answer it (call or text). In the off chance that it's a family member (her dad does not call her very often, for example), sometimes I'll let her answer and say when she'll call back. Unless, of course, it was something like your example above. (I follow the same rules, and we'll look at the caller ID on the landline, but don't answer it if we're eating. Besides, no one important tends to call the landline.) Hey, sometimes life happens, just need to carve out and savor shared moments along the way, too. Robin´s last blog post..THIS explains Twitter.

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:40:17 +0000

That being said...I WAY prefer texting to talking on any phone. Land line or cell. I'm busy and idle chat is not my forte. I want to be with my family, not chatting on the phone, but a text here and there is easier than a whole conversation. (i.e. it ends when I want/need it to). shannon´s last blog post..Going back.

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:38:41 +0000

The point I like best about this whole post is that you were able to "pick your battles" and bend a little...and it worked out best for all of you in the end. A great reminder how we need to remember, there were things we did as teens and young adults, that made our parents grimace. We all need to remember not to alienate our teens and choose wisely what we are tough about. Great job DH! shannon´s last blog post..Going back.

By: notasoccermom

notasoccermom — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:14:29 +0000

Here Here! good for you! and your daughter. I think that cell phones are becoming the new rude. Everywhere! notasoccermom´s last blog post..Pulling out the power suit again

By: Kat Wilder

Kat Wilder — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:48:05 +0000

I hate the phone = cell, texting or not — at meal time. I never answer them; that's what voicemail is for, right? Still, I understand others live in a different world. Oh, not my kid; he gets it. I mean my 70-something parents, who jump out of their seat and rush to pick up the (land-line) phone "just in case." Can't teach anyone anything nowadays ... Kat Wilder´s last blog post..Stripping's the least of octomom's worries