CELL PHONES: GOOD FOR EMERGENCIES, OR JUST PLAIN ANNOYING?Shari Dinkins, Columnist
“Mobile communication is part of the structural part of society. We expect people to have cellphones when we’re in relationships with them, when we’re working with them,” said Scott Campbell, Pohs Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Michigan. “Otherwise expectations are broke...
When we first gave our daughters (then 13 and 15 years old) cell phones for emergencies, we made them sign an agreement in which we strictly ruled where and when they could use their phones and even we could check their every text message. However, in less than a year, we lost control...
a Parents often provide their children with cell phones for use in emergencies and to keep better track of them. "My Mon wants me to have my phone with me at all times for emergence purpose. So, it goes with me wherever I go," Paul said.[translate]...
Should Cell Phones Be Banned? Cell phones are very helpful in emergencies. With cell phones, parents know if their children alright in an emergency. Which takes a lot of stress off the parents. Also, it is easy to contact the authorities ( police, firefighters, and the ambulance). If they...
The use of the cell phone in this way is dangerous for the development of good communication. We need to think twice about how we are using cell phones.--- Graciela Flores form MexicoOnce when I was studying in the library, I was reading my book. Suddenly, a cell phone rang. I was...
There are numerous advantages and disadvantages related to cell phones. In one hand there is the importance of being communicated for emergencies, business, social and personal purposes. On the other hand, the usage of cell phone had become addictive to people of all around the world and the ...
phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for ...
Although cell phones are a technology with broad appeal, we do not all use our cell phones in the same way. In June 2004, Cingular announced that “for the fourth year in a row, men prove to be the more talkative sex in the wireless world,” talking 16 percent more on their phones ...
On the positive side, cell phones make communication much easier and more convenient. With a cell phone, we can easily call or text our friends and family, no matter where they are. This is especially useful in emergencies, when we need to contact someone quickly. In addition, cell phones...