The phone or the life vest?

Jeff, that whole thing did not surprise me in the least. I often feel that I am too reliant of my cell-phone. I often feel that most people are offended if they cannot get a hold of me as soon as they deem prudent. I too am a dinosaur that roamed in a time without the convenience of a cell-phone. What changed to make me so reliant? Is it healthy? It sure does not feel like it. The parents want to keep tabs on their kids for safety or other reasons. Can I fault them for that? I don't know. Maybe it makes them feel safe, but does it work? I think the cell-phone is just another leash that we give kids. What is funny about your situation is that the parents could just choose to spend the weekend...a weekend...two days!!! with their kids so that they don't need the use of a cell-phone. But that may be just a dangerous....maybe more so.