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Do you remember life without cell phones?
Yes
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
16
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
Nokia - You had to press the numbers several times to find the name of the person you wanted to call.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
Yes
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
Yes! Way too hard!
By: Brooke Haugh
Do you remember life without cell phones?
People didn’t worry that much over other people’s opinions. They enjoyed life more and they didn’t have to worry that much over social media.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
Age 10 or 11
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
Simple, small, black (aka flip phone)
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
No, because phones are making people anti-social
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
Yes, because it was a flip phone
By: Tanya Asencio
Do you remember life without cell phones?
I sure do.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
I was 18 years old when I got my first cell phone. I got it because I was headed to college.
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
Nokia. All you could do at first was call. Then you could text for 10 cent/text. No unlimited caller text back then.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
In some ways because you have answers in your hand whenever you need them. In other ways it is worse because it zaps time and can make you no present.
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
Yes! You had to push a number several times if you wanted to change letters in your words when you text.
By: Brandy Burnett
Do you remember life without cell phones?
Yes - Our first line was a party line.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
35
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
Motorola flip phone
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
Yes!!
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
No because all it did was make calls.
By: Elaine Butt
Do you remember life without cell phones?
Yes it was a simpler time
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
25
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
It was a bag phone that i carried in my car.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
I wouldn't say it is better, but i am more connected.
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
No
By: Susie Byrd
Do you remember life without cell phones?
I do remember life without a phone. I was just a kid and I would always play pretend. I had a very active imagination.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
I was 14 years old.
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
I got an IPhone 6 and it was a really nice phone until i lost it a year later.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
I think it is more convenient than it being better.
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
No, i found it pretty easy.
By: Kaitlyn Craig
Do you remember life without cell phones?
Yes, people were more active and you would see more people in sports and school.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
12-13
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
Blackberry, small and black.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
Yes and no. When I did not have a phone i put more effort into things.
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
No
By: Aubrie Baugus
Do you remember life without cell phones?
When I did not have a cell phone I was always on the game and outside.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
I was 10 yrs old when I got my first phone.
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
My first type of phone was a blackberry and it was not a touch screen.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
Yes, because I can get in contact with more people and get more connections when needed.
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
No, I already knew how.
By: Shannon Roy
Do you remember life without cell phones?
Yes I do, for my free time I would color in coloring books, play with toys or play outside and use my imagination. Life was definitely easier before being exposed to social media and all.
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
My first actual working phone I had gotten was when I was 13.
What was your first type of cell phone and what was it like?
My first phone was a ZTE Avid. It was very unusual. It was not until my 14th birthday I received my first IPhone.
Is life better now that you have a cell phone?
Not really, I feel a lot of people feel pressured because of social media. My screen time is about 30 minutes a day.
Was it hard to work a phone when you first got one?
Somewhat, but I only really used it to stay in contact with my parents because at the time I traveled a lot.
By: Mackenzie McPherson
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