cons against cell phones?
962695
Studies are indicating that the microwave radiation from cell phones  influences brain functioning and development. This occurs when they're in stand-by mode as well. It's all the more important for kids who are still growing of course. Safety levels are always measured for healthy adult men. Children's bodies are so much smaller that these 'limits' don't protect them.\n\nIf it turns out that these studies are wrong, so be it. If they're right, well, we don't know HOW bad the consequences could be.\n\nBeyond that, there's the distraction factor, risk of theft and yet another consumerist gadget which lets kids value each other's worth, and their own, in how cool their 'toys' are.
1054632
There are many, one would be low-cost provider. As with all such "advantages" as your competitors play "catch-up" they become commodities or entry-level requirements. \n\nTechnology leads are a good one, look at how all the mobile phoe operators are trying to get into premium services and move from box shifting (the actual phone)
15472
Somewhat. Since cellphone services support short message services which is also like paging, it relieves users to carry both cellphones and beepers. However, some professionals like medical staff sill use pagers because messages qickly pass through to the users.
827850
I don't know if you are talking about Gameboy, cell phones, PDAs, or flatscreen TVs...but here are a couple of generic ones.\n\nPros:\n- Easier communication\n- More fun\n- Increased safety if used right (CC TV, parents can contact their kids at any time)\n\nCons:\n- Dangerous if used wrong (talking while driving, lack of concentration)\n- Tend to keep kids indoor (i.e. leading to less outdoor exercise)
56970
considering there are several lawsuits in effect right now by cell-phone companies against these sites and people who make use of them, I would suggest you not use them.
1086494
The only pro reason why kids should have a cell phone if case there was a fire and have an emergency evecuation which really happened to us.\n\nLC
361358
I'm bad on the phone too. We just leave the phone for when we make plans, and have actual conversations face to face. If you're in a long distance relationship and need to communicate this way, talk about your day and then use the events to spark up conversations on your thoughts about certain topics.
999484
No, my job does not, but I totally know what you mean. Cell phones are great for most people - but have you ever been in an airport and watched those poor businessmen? They are like making deals while standing in line! Travel was probably their one escape from work during the pre-cell era. Now that is gone. How sad.
557779
you can take a cellular phone, it's work very well ;)
292372
Pros- save money or spend it on whatever ya want to and ya don't have to worry about someone getting upset about what you have spend it on.\n\nCons-not having someone to share life with and IMO the biggest con of all...NO ONE TO LOVE AND GET LOVE FROM.
654810
Man, I really hate cellphones. \nAnd people who use them. And cellphone companies.\n\nEDIT: There are ways to hack a cellphone, however. Try performing a google search or talking with an expert on telecommunications, computers and/or electronics.
17191
I can see a day when broadband companies simply decide to cut off the access to the Vonage-type providers by port blocking or other means---And court battles about it.  Even if that doesn't happen, I think it would take a long long time for anything to impact the old Ma-Bell phone companies signifigantly.  Cell phones?  I've never seen an internet phone product that would compete with wireless phones.
203816
Cell phones are definitely not a necessity as some people believe. They're just a modern convenience. Just one of the latest electronic gizmos out there.\nIt amazes me how many people blab on their cell phones in public venues. Even grocery shopping...make a friggen shopping list before you go, instead of calling your "other" to ask what he or she wants.\n\nI used to have a cell phone, but I don't anymore. It was just another expensive drain on my budget, similar to cable TV.
349392
yea there overated even 5 yr old have cell phones, there basically giving them away have u noticed?\nfree phone every ad i guess since pay phones baily exsist cell phones are beyond populaur
656531
Sadly, the world is regressing.  The use of the internet, cell phones, DVD players in cars, etc. has caused us to become much more detached from our friends and family.  There is much less personal interaction anymore.  I don't think technology is ALL bad...of course you can meet new people online, or find out new info in an instant.  But, overall, the cons are outweighing the pros at this point.\n\nWe are soooo reliant on oil and electricity that we are going back to making enemies with MOST of the world.  More countries (Iran, N. Korea) have nuclear capabilities and are much more likely to use them than any countries in the past.  There are more extreme terrorists who can't be caught, less human intelligence to stop the terrorists, and our own coutnry's military is very diminished at this point.\n\nDespite MOSTLY overcoming years of racism and racial tension, things seem to be getting worse in that area again, with all the immigration debates/protests.  \n\nMost of the world's population live in 3rd world countries...diseases are widespread.  Despite working on the AIDS problem for 20+ years, we still do not have a cure or vaccine.  \n\nPeople don't think there's anything wrong with deteriorating morals...swearing is commonplace now, nudity on TV/movies is no big deal...violence is everywhere.  More than 50% of marriages end in divorce.  We are quickly depleting our natural resources.  the polar ice caps are melting.  Nature is becoming more extreme thanks to global warming.  Certain animals are dying out.  \n\nI have an advanced degree, have worked hard all my life, and still cannot afford to buy my own house.  In the 50s, most families owned houses and that was without the wife working!  Now I can't own my own house despite all my hard work and education.  This country...and the world are going to hell in a handbasket, and anyone who doesn't think so, hasn't lived long enough or looked around!
761882
The cell phone. It has changed the way we live
927049
As far as I can think, there is no pro for cell phone during school.  Having them and turning them on are two different categories.\n\nI have no problem with carrying them, but most kids can't follow rules, due to the mind set that rules don't apply to them because they were made without their consent??!!\n\nCons:The usual, talking/texting during class, passing information or texting qnswers during test/quizzes. \n\nIf the kids would just be trustworthy, and not try to get around rules or try  to outsmart others, they would be surprised how much less rules there would have to be.  But as long as there are rule busters, there will be rule makers.