why the teens are after the cellphones???

As to your question, why are teens after the cellphones? I think it is not just the kids but almost all people whatever age is. Cell phone used to have a call then text features and as long as it is able to connect. But nowadays, it became a fad or status symbol. Like, if you have this kind of cellphone and brand, you are in or there is a different kind of regard to some people. What a world that we are in now! Most adults I believe can't maximize the use of their cellphone. I mean, some aren't using the planners, for example and so many other applications. I have known some people, you know. The kid's parents who stole the not so good but working cell phone sounds like the local officials here. My cell phone was stolen by a kid too just a few weeks ago (but was returned) and the officials told me that same thing. You shouldn't alow the kid or anybody in your house so that you will not lost things. So maybe the police think it was my fault to be stolen?

I wish I knew the answer viju, but we know that some people are definately not taught by their parents the right and wrong way to behave and act while in the presence of other, even friends..Now I am not blaming the parents for all the misbehaving or teenager but something is wrong...because all teenagers do not have theft in their heart or minds.. May grandson was at his football practice one afternoon and someone went into the locker room and stole a brand new pair of sneakers from him,,,Now they just stole the sneakers, I am sure because they were new not because they were my grandsons, but who would do that..and wh child could go home with a new pair of sneakers and the parent dosen't question it...??? there would be no way my grandson could come him with something like a cell phone or sneakers and his mother would let him keep it...

Hi viju And on that I recall you planning to buy a Nokia for your daughter after her class Xth exams. This is what the complexity is. See, the cellphone is no doubt a necessity today despite all its evils. Now for your question - the teens and even youngers - are more addicted to technology, music and songs, video clips, MMS, SMS, FM, Camera and of course Internet. You will NOT find a simple cellphone in their hands instead they all would want to use those smart phones which come pre-bundled with all these. Marketing techniques of today are tempting and luring - the adults and grown-ups too fall prey to them, so what about kids and teens! And also, carrying a latest model is considered hip and in even at the school students... so college students care more as they get better opportunities to buy things of their own preference. Parents can do nothing much here, because they want their kids to have cell phones so that they can contact them - these days the terrorist activities, mishaps on the roads and so many other things make life insecure and cellphone services are easier available almost everywhere - so this was the primary reason these gadgets became successful here in India. And RIM made them available @ throwaway prices - and the addiction started... now today, it is just feeding and living to that addiction. The future - More illnesses for all.

Well teenagers nowadays always wants to be "in" on modern technologies. they don't want to be left behind. therefore it somehow makes them jealous that the other teens have that gadget when they don't have.In that case they find some ways to have it even in the wrong way.

we should always consider the economic condition of the family. sadly to say that kids from family with less fortune tends to do that. you know kids, they always want what their friends have. so if their parents can't afford what they want, they will try to get it with their own effort (stealing etc.) so parents role, is to give children understanding about the situation, make them proud with what we have and never look at what other people have; what we have is more important.

This problem with the teens today are quite disturbing. This is not just an issue of stealing phones. A simple demeanor like this could turn into a felony someday and I think parents should not be tolerating this kind of behavior if they really want their kids to have a good future. I think teens do these kind of things because it gives them confidence if they do it and gets away with it with their parents backing them up most of time.

Dear viju, Mobile phone has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are, it is easy to reach a person through mobile. This is the reason most of the parents do not mind to buy a mobile phone for their children. They just think about the advantage part only. Moreover, many parents blindly believe their children too (they are best and never do any wrong acts). It is hard to live without having the technologies at the present scenario. Regarding the stealing activity, I think parents can do something here but surely from the beginning. Parents should watch their kids from the first day of their schooling, if they bring any thing which is not belong to them then should enquire where they got it, if he/she taken from class or anybody’s bag in class, it should be returned the next day. Here experts are saying no need to scold or spank kids for this activity as they didn’t realize the wrong acts. But parents can make them understand the fault in a lovely way. If it stops from the beginning then I don’t think anyone will ready to steal anything later in their life. I heard many stories; some parents didn’t bother if their child brings any pencil, eraser or sharpener which belongs to other students. This may be small thing but the base should start from here. My son told me an incident happened in his class. One of his friends brings a mobile phone in class which costs 35,000 rupees. The friend’s mother was admitted in hospital so she sent mobile with this boy for some communication. But when bell rings in class time teacher caught the boy and taken the mobile with her. Teacher also asked to this boy come with parents then only she will return the mobile.

Mobile phone was being used just to be in touch with your near and dear but now days there are so many additional features have been added like net surfing, playing games, calculator etc, so instead of going any where else one can done all his work from his mobile phone tahts why n0ow days not only youth many people are too much acquainted with mobile phones.

This is so sad, how a parent can say such a word :xxx Schools here in our country (not sure of every school has same policy- but mostly do) do not allow their kids to bring mobile phones especially the small kids. Good with the bigger ones as they know how to take care of their things already- though,still there are instances of thief/stolen phones at school and outside school premises. Kids stole mobile phones for different reasons, but most probable reason is money. They sell the stolen phone to have easy money and I can say that, doing so will likely to lead into habitual- and later to bigger things. Parents are responsible for these and whatsoever with their kids behavior -today and the future. So sad that sometimes parents neglect to see these things properly. Have a great weekend dear

I think that for kids to be behaving that way towards their own friends mean that they are really NOT THEIR FRIENDS. How can a dear friend so such a thing, right? Obviously they just took advantage of your kid' friendliness and had the intention if stealing the phone.

being in the teen years is that period in our lives where we tant to be accepted by our peers. an since cellphones are the trend these days, it just seems right to think that teenagers are on to it. they'll do anything just not to be ridiculed for being not "in" with the crowd.

Hi viju0410, this has become a concern to many parents i suppose. Cellphones nowadays are not like the mobiles we used to have last time. Nowadays many are using smartphones which enables them to play quality graphic games, and surfing the net. Not only teens are after cellphones, you may say they are living completely with the phones itself. You can actually see many teens playing on phones during meal times, outings with family, in the car and everywhere they go. They do not communicate with family members or friends, but rather looking at the phone all the time. This comes from peer pressure, and influence of the current society living towards that kind of style. Many people couldn't live without touching their phone. Technologies advances has its advantages and disadvantages. =) The parents do bear the responsibility to watch out for their kids not to over dwell in cellphones which affect their studies and so on. As long as they have proper control in usage, things should be fine.

Hi, Not only teens even small children are fond of cell phone .If any one uses it once they are willing to continue it.May be because of new features and contact through cell.Hope this does not make people addict to cell phones

Cellphones? it is one of the easiest things to get from a person. It is small, usable and saleable. Not just teenagers are tempted to take them because they are there at hand. Eye catching if we say that right. It just happened that you have experienced and witnessed it twice that teenagers were the culprit of stealing. Sad to hear such stories. Well parents' role? Does bringing up the children play a big part on this behavior? Again, it is hard to be parents, your child's fault and it's you who are blamed. Such a challenge for parents. The manner on how they answered you really shows that they are tolerating the behavior of the child. Denial. They responded that way, in defense that "hey, my daughter is not a thief" and the daughter got away with it. Instead of verifying if the daughter really took it and why she took it. Yes, a small clepomaniac may become a big time swindler or thief in the future. The behavior of stealing is tolerated and let go without any corresponding corrections. They should have corrected the act itself. They should have expound on the idea of "why she took it" Will it be because of envy of having same too, or for money because she will sell it. If money why does she need the money? Wasn't she given enough or does she need anything to buy? Parents' role, ask why she did it.

The girl's parents should not say rude words like this. It will only make the girl further misbehave like this if they don't educate her properly. The parents' role is very important in being a learning model for them. I wish her parents to be conscious of this serious case with her and say sorry to you.

hi viju first off a lot of parents get too lax with teens but if I were a parent and was told that my daughter had taken a cellphone from your home that did not belong to her I would see that my daughter brought it back at once and apologized to you also.Letting teens get away with taking what does not belong to them is just teaching them they can take stuff thats not theirs just because they want it o need it,in essence contributing to the delinquency of a minor you own kid.

Yeah, I know. They lose these gadgets very quickly because their very own friends are stealing them. Moral lesson: don't buy them expensive phones. Give them second-hand cheap phones.

Hi, it's up to jealousy. Children today are very jealous of the kids who have something better and really envy them for that. And that is why even though someone is your best friend because of that he will steal something from you. For me i could not considere someone as a best friend if he steal something from you. Paretns are very mistaken in the role of the child's school because he was not sufficiently explained that materiality is not everything.

Unfortunately, nowadays more and more we hear about the aggression of young Internet and more advanced technologies that greatly contribute to In everyday life often parents do not pay enough attention to their children and this causes side effects It is very important and children in what environment move Because not only the parents are at fault for the behavior of their children More parents need to talk to them and be friendly so will boost their confidence and they will learn to share with parents

i think the problem could be from their parents who never taught them that taking someone's property without his permission is bad and punishable. so these kids grow up with no manners at all. it an obligation to sit with their children and try to talk to them and teach them how to respect other people's properties or buy their children those gadgets.