Do you think it's wrong for parents to spoil their kids with brand new phones, video...

[My birthday is 11/14/2010]

...game consoles, etc? Do you think its wrong for parents to buy their kids Blackberries and Touch Screen Phones, PS3's, Xbox 360's, ETC. I don't think its wrong. But only if the child deserved to get those things. I got a PS3 and a touch screen phone because I deserve to get these things. I don't see nothing wrong with parents buying their kids video games, and new cell phones. But if the child didn't do anything to deserve a video game system or a cell phone then they can't get one at all period. I know im only 20 but I can't stand kids who are spoiled. I know a girl who buys her son anything he wants even he DOESN'T deserve it SHE WILL STILL BUY IT. That ridiculous in my opinion.

 

[Jello!]

Kids should earn things and have them in moderation. No elementary school child, or middle school child for that matter needs a super high tech phone. Just one that will make calls is about all they need. Then, when middle school roles around, sure, go ahead with the texting-but keep it under control. In high school, things can get a little more high tech because at that point, you're preparing your child for the world. Go ahead, get a phone with internet, get a phone built for texting. In fact, get them a blackberry and teach them how to use it properly, with the email and contacts interfacment and such. Because soon, these won't just be their phones-they will be school and business tools.