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Originally Posted by kentedman

as a father of 4 kids (9,12,13, 16) and a bonified techno junkie, all I can say is "Bring it on". My oldest daughter turned 16, 2 days ago and so just started driving. I can not even imagine the horror of sending her out driving and on dates without a cell phone. I am not sure how parents ever copped without being in touch. My 12 and 13 year olds also share a cell phone. Again, it brings great peace of mind being able to text/call them whenever and wherever they are. Between the 4 kids, we have a PSP, 2 gameboy advanced, playstaion2, xbox, 4 tv's, 3 dvd players 2 cell phones, my house also has 2 desktops, 2 laptops, 2 ipaqs, and of course the Axim. (and 3 ipods coming from Santa) and before anyone says it... YES my children are functional, social, athletic, and active kids. we play littleleage everything, cheerlead, active in church and neighborhood activities. we eat dinner as a family - around the table (with the tv off!) My wife teaches at the elementary school in the computer lab teaching grades K-6 how to use and get the most out of computers. Like everything else in life, as long as things are done with boundries, and children are taught there is a time and place for everything, I see no problem, in letting your children enjoy the same benifits from technology we all enjoy. (it also make my day when I can hand the phone to my 12 year old to let her explain to grandma how to burn a CD)

Sounds like you have it fully under control. Nothing wrong with what you're doing. I see too many other children who aren't controlled and that is all they do. They live for the machines. A lot of parents let them to keep them out of their hair, I'm afraid. You and OKMama seem to have hit on the perfect solution.