On the Street

Mariel Sanchez, Student
"That would be easy for me, because my parents don’t let me have one. So, what I usually do is borrow one of my friend’s cell phones if I want to call my mom. And, if they don’t have one, I would just wait until the end of the day, or use a phone at the front desk of the YMCA. I might be able to get one for emergencies only."

Danielle Scola, Student
"I have one. Without one, I’d probably have to beg my parents for one. They pay for 2,000 minutes, so that time would get wasted. My mom lets me use it once in a while, but not 24-7. I turn mine off when I go to school. Sometimes I call my friends, but I don’t overdo it. I use it a little more on the weekends. I don’t really like texting."

Howie Jordan, Student
"I don’t have one. I’ve thought of it. Some of my friends have one. I like the idea of playing games on a cell phone. I’ve asked my parents, but they say not yet. I have to get to fifth grade first. Right now, I’m in third grade. Sometimes I use my friends’ phones. I think they’re quite expensive, and a bit of a waste of money at this stage."