Sneak a cell phone to camp or not?
My son is leaving for sleepaway camp. Their rules: No electronics, no cell phones. The idea is to focus camp, and shut off the outside world.
His friend is smuggling a cell phone; my son will borrow it and call us.
I told him no.
Now, I'm going to miss the heck out of him and would love to hear his voice and how he's doing, but I have a problem breaking the rule, and supporting breaking the rule.
Other family members say I'm nuts. I need help here; If I'm nuts, tell me; if I'm right, tell me (gently). Would love to hear from some child experts, too, please. And quickly.
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