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	from Jen Hubley If you want to feel like you're 108 years old, talk to any ten-year-old today. There's the fact that you might not always understand what they're saying, period. Someone definitely needs to develop a tween-to-adult dictionary. More importantly, though, they're just way more grown up than we were at their age.
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Should Your Tween Have a Cell Phone? My first cell phone was the size of a sandwich and weighed about five pounds. The battery lasted for about twelve minutes, and I mostly used it with my car charger in case of automotive emergency. Now, of course, cell phones are sleeker and cheaper. But should your kid have one?              More Topics Preventing Mommy Burnout Stay-at-Home Moms The Geology of Denver, Colorado Geology Monopoly World Edition Released Today Spain Travel Joe Biden on Gay and Lesbian Issues Gay Life Kids Who Refuse to Go to School Pediatrics How to Sell Your House in a Slow Market Home Buying / Selling Accessories for Fall Accessories Poll: Will You Get Your Child a Cell Phone? I have to say, I'm glad cell phones didn't exist when I was a kid. It was hard enough worrying about having the right clothes, never mind getting all the right electronic toys as well.   Prepaid Cell Phone Plans My friends who have decided to buy their kids cell phones mostly opt for the prepaid plans. That way, they don't have to worry about winding up with an $800 phone bill.     Sponsored Links   Back to School Tips for Students, Parents and Teachers. Get the house, the school, and the kids ready for the new school year with shopping tips, recipe ideas, homework help and more!

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