Still Interested in TV?
October 29, 2008
By: Brittany Affolter
“No More T.V for you!” That used to be the worst punishment for us when we were younger. As we got older though, it seems to have changed to different electronics getting taken away.
Taking away a cell phone from a teen is a tragedy now a days. It is one of the most unwanted punishments a teenager wants to receive. Parents seem to think it is an effective way to punish their kids.
“Taking away their cell phones cause them a lot more pain, “said Lori Kahn, a mother of two teens, “When I take away their cell phones, they seem to try to be on their best behavior to get it back quicker.”
“I would rather be grounded from the television, ‘said Chelsey Posz, a sophomore. “It sucks big time when I get my cell phone taken away.”
Cell phones are not the only electronics that teens seem to be addicted to these days; computers are another big one. Whether teens use it for Myspace, Facebook, YouTube or any other website out there, they all would probably suffer if their Internet privileges were taken away.
“I love my computer,” stated Miranda Schmidt, a Freshman at North High school. “Getting it taken away from me would be terrible. I use it for everything!”
Hearing “No More T.V for you!” wouldn’t effect some teens out there, while hearing “Give me your Cell phone!” or “You’re not allowed on the computer!” would definently effect many teenagers who depend on their new and improved electronics to sustain their social lives, make connections and get through their day.
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i agree with this hard core because if i get my phone taken away i dont know what i would do . and the computer is another big thing too. i had the computer taken away because i didnt turn things in. i imentanaly did my missing work and turned them so i could back on the computer
im just wondering what does imentanaly mean its the new lol???