Topic : 09/10 Season 6 Premiere!

Luckily none of my friends I ride with do that while driving. And I don't text period. About an hour where I live talking on your phone while driving is banned, except in real emergencies where you can't pull over (like someone's chasing you). It's helped a bit even though not everybody gets caught, the accidents caused by it have dropped. Text messaging while driving is more dangerous than talking on the phone and it's not banned? Sure people can text under the steering wheel, but your head looking at your lap instead of the road will be a clue something's going on. I think they should ban text message while driving. I have no doubt some people will still do it, but it'll probably drop accidents caused by it. Not only is that dangerous I think that is just plain stupid and anyone who does that while driving is not a responsible driver. Can't the text messages wait? Pull over to text.

First of all let me say that I get so angry with parents that won't stand up to their own children.  This mother is saying, "aside from taking away the cell phone what can I do?".  DUH!  It's either the phone or the car.  With the arrogance and entitlement that this girl has shown, I'd say take away both.  Sounds like the mom is afraid of upsetting her daughter.  This excuse of being physically ill...phooey...sounds like a standard, run of the mill temper tantrum that my 2 year old throws.  As Dr. Phil would say, "the tail is wagging the dog here."

Mom stand up and see what is truly at risk here.  It's not having an upset, angry daughter...it's about responsibility and accountability.  It's about taking a potential danger away from your daughter and others. 

There are cell phones out there that have 3 buttons...2 emergency numbers (perhaps home, and mom's cell) and 911.  That's all these kids need.  They are at school for 8 hours, what else is left to talk about on the drive home?  If mom is worried that she needs a phone for an emergency then get her one which only allows 3 numbers, or, if your provider doesn't provide on-line monitoring Mom...NO BRAINER...change providers.  I think Disney has one with phone GPS too.  Brilliant!!!

It's high time parents step up and stand up to their children.  So they're mad for a while.  If they truly want something they'll rise to the occasion.  Raise the bar for a change!

And, yes, I do have teenagers of my own...4 of them... and not one of them has a cell phone.

Finally it's here and I can't wait to see the topics and new formats. Oh and Jay Happy Birthday on Wednesday.

Turkeybaby

The FIRST time that the texting-while-driving became an issue (i.e., ticket, accident), the car would have been GONE for at least a month. Summer plans? Either get a ride, bicycle, or walk, sweetie, 'cause obviously you can't handle the responsibility of driving. If it happens again, both the car AND the phone go bye-bye.

There is NO excuse for dancing around this issue. The lives of other drivers are at stake.

I have to say I was impressed with all the new extras in the show. Some people usually change their whole set & Dr. Phil was smart, he just added on. Smart man! I love the fact that his wife has her own little spot on the show. They really work great as a team (I love it). Dr. Phil, this season is going to be your best ever. I'm impressed. Keep up the great work.

I think it would be great if you came out & did the show in our state (Connecticut). Why not do it in every state??? Sounds good to me. I would love to go to your show.

Regarding the cell. phones - in Connecticut it's against the law to use it, unless it's hands free (ear piece or cord, you can't be holding it). We need to make sure all the states pass this law, because it will save a lot of lives. We can't even eat in our car in Connecticut. It's all about safety!!!

Take care & God Bless!!!!