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10-13-12 11:15 PM
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Of -course- they should be allowed to!  As long as my child lives under my roof, my child is my obligation, my responsibility, and subject to the rules of the household. In all likelihood, parents are paying their kids cell phone bills anyways, so they should most certainly be able to take the kids' phones as a form of punishment.

I think it's important for parents to be sure they are in a position of authority.  Now, if the kid pays for the cell phone, the issue may be a bit trickier.  Kids should have ownership over -something- so that they can effectively practice responsibility.  If a kid pays for his/ her cell phone, I'd have to say that yes, the parent still has the right but that the right should be considered an option only for the worst forms of disrespect or rule breaking.
Of -course- they should be allowed to!  As long as my child lives under my roof, my child is my obligation, my responsibility, and subject to the rules of the household. In all likelihood, parents are paying their kids cell phone bills anyways, so they should most certainly be able to take the kids' phones as a form of punishment.

I think it's important for parents to be sure they are in a position of authority.  Now, if the kid pays for the cell phone, the issue may be a bit trickier.  Kids should have ownership over -something- so that they can effectively practice responsibility.  If a kid pays for his/ her cell phone, I'd have to say that yes, the parent still has the right but that the right should be considered an option only for the worst forms of disrespect or rule breaking.
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If the parent bought the cell phone and is paying for the service, then they should certainly be allowed to take it away. It's technically property of the parents. The children are just borrowing it. If the child hypothetically pays for it, then no.
If the parent bought the cell phone and is paying for the service, then they should certainly be allowed to take it away. It's technically property of the parents. The children are just borrowing it. If the child hypothetically pays for it, then no.
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Most cases the parents got them the phone in the first place, and parents that don't hate their kids won't do it just to see them cry about it because that'd be just annoying. The child has to earn the phone, and when somethings 'wrong' is done the parent can take it away until they fix whatever they did.
Most cases the parents got them the phone in the first place, and parents that don't hate their kids won't do it just to see them cry about it because that'd be just annoying. The child has to earn the phone, and when somethings 'wrong' is done the parent can take it away until they fix whatever they did.
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I think they should be since they bought them for most of their children, and i also believe that they should if they child are failing in school. I never got my phone token cause im a good boy in school.
I think they should be since they bought them for most of their children, and i also believe that they should if they child are failing in school. I never got my phone token cause im a good boy in school.
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I think yes , parents should have the rights to protect / keep their kids from over using their cellphones . If a parent grounds their kids or children ,their only intention is to insure that their children or kids are not having a secret relationship in a very early age .Or if their kids are always in front of their cellular phones and don't have enough time to eat , sleep in time , and to go out doors and play with friends or families . So , if your parent took your phone or grounded you from using any high tech gadgets , don't feel bad on it . Just have fun playing out door activities and maybe , your parents will give it back . 
In shorter terms , parent should have their rights to ground their children from  using different high tech gadgets , but only if they have a good reason !!
I think yes , parents should have the rights to protect / keep their kids from over using their cellphones . If a parent grounds their kids or children ,their only intention is to insure that their children or kids are not having a secret relationship in a very early age .Or if their kids are always in front of their cellular phones and don't have enough time to eat , sleep in time , and to go out doors and play with friends or families . So , if your parent took your phone or grounded you from using any high tech gadgets , don't feel bad on it . Just have fun playing out door activities and maybe , your parents will give it back . 
In shorter terms , parent should have their rights to ground their children from  using different high tech gadgets , but only if they have a good reason !!
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They should be able to. If the kid is using it too much, the parent should be able to take it away. This is the parent's right to do so. They must be allowed to punish the kid for something that they were not supposed to do, and taking their phone away is a good punishment. However, if it were possible to make it impossible to call anyone at all on that phone, besides 911, that would be fine, because of emergency situations.
They should be able to. If the kid is using it too much, the parent should be able to take it away. This is the parent's right to do so. They must be allowed to punish the kid for something that they were not supposed to do, and taking their phone away is a good punishment. However, if it were possible to make it impossible to call anyone at all on that phone, besides 911, that would be fine, because of emergency situations.
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I believe they should because  "grounding" does not really work anymore as phones mean children can still keep in contact, and anyway it is the easiest way to get a message through to the children. /9I should know been 16)
I believe they should because  "grounding" does not really work anymore as phones mean children can still keep in contact, and anyway it is the easiest way to get a message through to the children. /9I should know been 16)
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lol, heck yeah the parents have the right to take whatever away from the kids.
It's their kids, they're doing what they think is best.
If you are a kid and you think your parents aren't doing what's best then you're just gonna' rebel.
It's how things work.
Saying a parent shouldn't be able to take a cell phone away from a kid seems about the same to me as saying one shouldn't ground a kid.
Kids do stupid things and need to learn, a lot of kids can't learn by just being talked to thanks to their hard headedness.
(I have experience, I was recently a kid.)
lol, heck yeah the parents have the right to take whatever away from the kids.
It's their kids, they're doing what they think is best.
If you are a kid and you think your parents aren't doing what's best then you're just gonna' rebel.
It's how things work.
Saying a parent shouldn't be able to take a cell phone away from a kid seems about the same to me as saying one shouldn't ground a kid.
Kids do stupid things and need to learn, a lot of kids can't learn by just being talked to thanks to their hard headedness.
(I have experience, I was recently a kid.)
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I agree with AmpJack parents do have the right to take there kids cellphones if they are being irresponsible like if they are texting when there supposed to eat there dinner or pay attention in class.

I agree with AmpJack parents do have the right to take there kids cellphones if they are being irresponsible like if they are texting when there supposed to eat there dinner or pay attention in class.

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I agree with hellno163 cause  phones are ussually a added  priv for kidz so i think parents have the right to take them away
I agree with hellno163 cause  phones are ussually a added  priv for kidz so i think parents have the right to take them away
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I'm going to say yes, definitely. If the kid paid for it AND covers the bill, then it's a more difficult call, but I still say yes, because it is still the parent's job to see to it that their child is safe and raised well. Obviously, a good parent would have a good reason for taking away the phone, and so should be allowed to.
I'm going to say yes, definitely. If the kid paid for it AND covers the bill, then it's a more difficult call, but I still say yes, because it is still the parent's job to see to it that their child is safe and raised well. Obviously, a good parent would have a good reason for taking away the phone, and so should be allowed to.
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Legally, until the child is 18 or has become an emancipated minor, he/she cannot even legally own property. There, it is never the child's cell phone, even if bought with his/her "own money" or even if gifted to them.

Even if we ignore all governmental laws, the parents still have a right. The parents are to instruct the child how to live life. Punishments for poor behavior is not only allowable but a good deed of the parent to the child. I know I'm thankful for my spankings and timeouts when I was a kid.
Legally, until the child is 18 or has become an emancipated minor, he/she cannot even legally own property. There, it is never the child's cell phone, even if bought with his/her "own money" or even if gifted to them.

Even if we ignore all governmental laws, the parents still have a right. The parents are to instruct the child how to live life. Punishments for poor behavior is not only allowable but a good deed of the parent to the child. I know I'm thankful for my spankings and timeouts when I was a kid.
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well if the person bought the phone and pays the plan its theres
well if the person bought the phone and pays the plan its theres
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Yes, they should be allowed to do so. Why does a kid need a cell phone in school anyway is beyond me. Not like the kid paid for it or the phone bills anyway. Well okay, who knows, there might be an emergency or something but in that case you can call the teacher. But seriously, you don't need a phone you keep on during class.
Yes, they should be allowed to do so. Why does a kid need a cell phone in school anyway is beyond me. Not like the kid paid for it or the phone bills anyway. Well okay, who knows, there might be an emergency or something but in that case you can call the teacher. But seriously, you don't need a phone you keep on during class.
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Yes I think so.

To me it does not matter if the kid in question has paid for the phone with their own money.

That kid would still be living under their parents roof, and the parents would still be paying for the electricity bill every month that charges that phone.

Until that kid is legally declared as an adult and is paying the phone plan for himself, and contributing towards the house bills.

I think it is perfectly acceptable to take it away as punishment.
Yes I think so.

To me it does not matter if the kid in question has paid for the phone with their own money.

That kid would still be living under their parents roof, and the parents would still be paying for the electricity bill every month that charges that phone.

Until that kid is legally declared as an adult and is paying the phone plan for himself, and contributing towards the house bills.

I think it is perfectly acceptable to take it away as punishment.
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No. Why would your parents take away a hobo's cell phone? It is the only thing they have!!!!!!!!
Oh, your cell phone. Yes, they are paying for you to live, and you are their property. 
No. Why would your parents take away a hobo's cell phone? It is the only thing they have!!!!!!!!
Oh, your cell phone. Yes, they are paying for you to live, and you are their property. 
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yes , parents should take away cell phones becuase a lot of people are constantly on the cell phone all day .
yes , parents should take away cell phones becuase a lot of people are constantly on the cell phone all day .
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To answer the question, absolutely. A cell phone isn't a right, it is a privilege, and if a child is on it too much or if they have done something wrong to warrant a punishment, the cell phone should no doubt be up for grabs in the parent taking it away.
To answer the question, absolutely. A cell phone isn't a right, it is a privilege, and if a child is on it too much or if they have done something wrong to warrant a punishment, the cell phone should no doubt be up for grabs in the parent taking it away.
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To me, that is a parenting technique, so I am going to leave that one alone. But if my folks tried to take mine away, they would not be able to. I live on an island, working for the Army, and I have to have my cell phone... XD
To me, that is a parenting technique, so I am going to leave that one alone. But if my folks tried to take mine away, they would not be able to. I live on an island, working for the Army, and I have to have my cell phone... XD
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In a way yes but in another way no, yes because if the kid is misusing it and or has done something wrong to deserve it to be taken away but another look on the subject is no because what if there is a emergency were the kid has to get in to contact with either his parents or authorities quickly and there is no-one around but complete strangers, which can be dangers for a kids now days to walk up and ask complete strangers for help.
In a way yes but in another way no, yes because if the kid is misusing it and or has done something wrong to deserve it to be taken away but another look on the subject is no because what if there is a emergency were the kid has to get in to contact with either his parents or authorities quickly and there is no-one around but complete strangers, which can be dangers for a kids now days to walk up and ask complete strangers for help.
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