tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139551514811962637.post6036648088353534257..comments2023-07-03T08:15:44.867-05:00Comments on adventures in growing up: random ramblings: debatable buzz editionJulshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05231932361242945928noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139551514811962637.post-38122232665801669982012-02-29T13:47:08.119-06:002012-02-29T13:47:08.119-06:00My oldest daughter received a cell phone the summe...My oldest daughter received a cell phone the summer she turned 14, FOR MY CONVENIENCE not hers. It does not text, it does not connect to the internet, it does not stay in her room at night, and it had better NOT be ringing at all hours of the night. (because after 8 pm I'll be the one answering it) <br />My children do NOT have unsupervised access to the internet, unlimited time to play video games, and at the ages of 15 and 12 still ask permission to watch television. <br />In my house privacy is a priviledge not a right. If you lose my trust then you'll lose your privacy, it's as simple as that! <br />I'm friendly with my children but we are NOT friends. Here's an example: http://www.anaccountofthemiddle.com/2012/01/running-hot-and-cold.html<br />Years ago I read a book about raising children and the author wrote a "motto for raising good kids". To date I have yet to find a better one so here it is: <br />"when misbehavior is met with discomfort, it will lead to modification"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617407318707873306noreply@blogger.com