I was a substitute teacher in a middle school yesterday. At the end of the day one of my assigned tasks was to return cell phone to students. In that school student are required to hand over their phones at the beginning of the school day so that they are not tempted to be using them during the school day. Almost all schools have a similar cell phone policy. While it was a minor inconvenience, it caused me to consider what a gift modern technology is.
When I was in high school I always carried a pocket full of dimes. That is what it took to use a pay phone to call home. I got in trouble with my parents during my junior year and after that I was required to check in any time my plans changed or I was going to be delayed getting home. I could have never imagined when there would come a day when I would carry a phone in my pocket.
I am relatively new to the world of texting. I got a new cell phone in November and added two features to my plan. I now have a blue tooth so I can talk hands-free while driving and I have unlimited texting. I soon discovered that most of my texting is to our kids. We have three adult children. Texting is a great way to check in with them without disrupting their routine.
What a gift texting is to parents! It's a way to stay in touch with our kids when they are out of sight. I know not all parents are as "techno-savy" but in my opinion it's worth paying for unlimited texting and to put forth the effort to learn how. Oh by the way, please avoid the temptation to text your child during the school day, lest you get them in trouble.
And the #1 message we should be sending. "Luv Ya! GB" (that's God Bless).
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