Topic : 09/10 Season 6 Premiere!

i think one of the most stupidest things to do while driving a car, is to text.. especially when you have other people in the car with you.

This whole episode just shows me how spoiled kids are today! This is absolutely rediculous. I'm 30 years old and I can not BELIEVE that teens are allowed to have free access to cell phones, texting, etc. The parents are just letting their kids run amok. When I was 17, I didn't have a TV or Phone in my room. I didn't have one until I was 18, and moved out in college.  That was only 13 years ago. I can't believe how self-absorbed familes are today - Kids and Parents. Parents don't want to deal with whiney spoiled brat kids so they let their kids have whatever it takes (even if it endangers others) so they don't have to hear  the whining.

My daughter is 5 years old and I have already heard alot of whining. However, she has already learned she doesn't everything she asks for. She is NOT getting a TV, Phone or Computer in her room until she moves out. If we must have a cell phone in the car, I'll install the OnStar system in case of emergencies - or give her 50 cents for a payphone. I'm making that decision now. I'll invest in the earplugs company now. I can deal with it, I'm stronger than that. I hope other parents of school aged kids can make that choice as well and change this rediculous parenting paradigm.

Lynn4Wings

I am so sorry to hear about your husband.  I too am a biker chick! 

You would be surprised at the things I see out riding.

There are many times... that I get a few miles from home and turn around and park the bike.

My God continue to sustain you through your journey!

I cannot believe my response to todays show. I was sooo upset I cried during the whole show. My heart sank at the girls' reaction. Thank God there is the young boy to be a messenger. It usually takes a serious situation before people really react and change things. Its sad the young boy has to bear this burden, but it was a matter of time, it is going to be somebody.

I was very appalled at the teenagers response when she stated she still did not feel like she would injure anyone or herself texting while driving. I agree, take the car away. The PRIVIALGE is driving a car, not talking on the phone. Take the car keys, she would get the message. Too bad if she suffers drivers withdrawal.

It is a know medical fact that teenagers do not have the knowledge in their developing brains to know the difference between what is dangerous. They cannot rationalize the diference. That takes growing and life experiences. Hers will be cut real short, and she will take an innocent person with her..

I was really blown away by the mother of today's show teen texter. I understand the frustration involved in raising teenagers...I raised two.  And I even understand not always knowing what to do(been there too), but it doesn't take( or atleast it shouldn't ) a face to face consultation with Dr. Phil to know that when your child is involved in something dangerous as a parent you must do whatever it takes to stop him/her. Case in point:  My now twenty-year old was licensed at sixteen.  when she first started the licensing process I allowed her to be licensed because I felt that she was responsible. A year after having her license, there was an incident where she came home after drinking having obviously having driven. I talked to her later that morning and after our conversation I saw that she was very indifferent regarding the issue of drinking and driving and her attitude was: I didn't get in an accident. I immediately, not the next day or after talking to Dr. Phil, went down to the DMV and had her drivers license cancelled as quickly as I had them issued.  Extreme?? so my daughter says, but in this case I would have rather been extreme than risk giving my daughter a license to drive while intoxicated. Guess what?? After pitching a big ole' fit and not speaking to me she has not cut me out of life. To Chelsea's mom: You are setting yourself  and your daughter up for alot of problems, because you as her parent have failed to be the mom.  I don't believe that Chelsea's phone will be taken and I just pray that it won't be my family member or neighbor or citizen anywhere that this girl kills.  Not only will she go to jail, but you will be sued for everything that you have because you have prior knowledge of this problem which makes as liable, if not more. Pleas help your child grow up for everyone's sake!!

As someone who knows better, I have to admit once in awhile I have texted while driving but not very often but it only takes one time to cause an accident.  I remember the days when cell phones were not even in existence and we managed just fine without them.  I don't believe anything is so important that you have to text or even answer the phone while driving.... just pull over when you are able to do so - how inconvenient is that?  Honestly, I do not even think people should be able to talk on the phone, even with a bluetooth.  There is no way that you can totally focus on driving while engaged in a conversation... I don't care what people say.. you are distracted.

I realize that the younger generation (and older people too) have become obsessed with cell phones.  It is very tempting to send, retrieve messages or talk on the phone when you have your phone in the car with you.  I believe if a person wants to carry his cell phone with him/her because of the convenience, why not put it in the trunk of the car so they will not be tempted while they are driving.  When they get to their destination, they can retrieve it from the trunk and use it then.  That is going to be my solution because I do not want to be responsible for injuring myself or an innocent family because I am too selfish or ignorant .

Thank you for reinforcing an important topic... keep up the good work!