* at age two you get your first haircut
* at age eight you get your ears pierced
* at eighth grade graduation you will get a cell phone.
* at 16 you will get a checking account with a little starter money
* at high school graduation you will get to choose the family trip that summer
* at 21 we will take you to Vegas with one friend
Of course there are lots of other negotiable items, but these are the big ticket things that my children talk about as milestones. The one that has them in an uproar......The cell phones. We live in a very small town, and I am amazed at how young all the kids have cell phones. I can understand the need to keep in touch with a high schooler who is involved in a million things, or driving, but younger than that I just don't get it. Rebeccca has a best friend with an IPhone.....don't get me wrong I love mine, but I don't plan to get my children one. Regan is one of two children in her 7th grade without a cell phone. Now they have an unlocked phone that works with almost any provider. My answer is still NO!!!!!
What kind of milestones do you have age restrictions on?
9 comments:
I think you can have a cell phone at 16 along with the checking account.
I love the list of milestones you've made! Our oldest has started to press these conversations so some of these have become a hot topic at the dinner table!!!
Oh the cell phone discussion was just a hot topic in our household for our 8 yr old, yes an 8 yr old. In my opinion my son who on a regular basis forgets jackets, lunch boxes, homework, and hats does not and is not responsible enough for a cell phone (plus he is only 8). Daddy on the other hand thinks that he should have one to aid in teaching responsibility and because we have had problems with buses being late etc.
After some heated discussions on the topic, Daddy went and brought one of the pay as you go phones! (I still think that 8 is far too young)
Beleive it or not Ashley is the only kid in her class who does not have a cell phone. She's in third grade! Tristen is one of three 5th graders. I too do not see the point in them having them. Why do they really need one. The only time they are away from the home phone and us is at school.
I really like your milestone list!
No dating until age 16.
Oh the cell phone thing!
I actually have a friend who gave one to her 5 year old.
Yep.
My question was, who the heck is a 5 year old calling?
Grandma.
Ummmm, she can't use the house phone?
Ah, my poor deprived children will be cell phone free for quite some time. I see good reason for it once they are driving (not for talking while driving, but in case of emergency, etc...) but elementary school...not in this house! ;)
Oh my goodness, well then I think I am really in for a huge fight because I just really don't see the huge need for a cell phone for teenagers in general. Actually, for anyone. I have one but I really do consider it a luxury. Half the time I leave my phone at home because I forget it. I mean, I lived through my teen years and early adult years without one. I had flat tires and an accident and never called anyone on a cell phone. I got help from other people who drove by.
One thing is for sure: If I have a kid who ever needs a cell phone, it will DEFINITELY not have any texting capability and no game apps either.
I'm all for safety. But really, how many teens use their cell phones for safety reasons?
Oh, I forgot the other milestones we have:
Big birthday parties only at ages 1, 5, and 10 (and later to be determined). We do this because we have enough kids that we could not afford to do a big party for everyone every year. And on the other years they can have one or two friends over for dinner and our family party.
AGe 8: go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras for the FAMILY parades in the suburbs (we have a very good friend who lives there and we go visit)
No sleepovers with friends until age 10
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