Based on the details, what is a theme of “Cell Phone Sides”? A. One should have faith that, in time, things work out for the best.

B. Throughout life, one will experience disappointment and joy.

C. Children and adults do not always agree on what is best.

D. It is often wise to follow the advice of others
Cell Phone Sides

“What do you want
for your birthday, Sarah?
It’s not every day you turn eleven.”

“My own cell phone…?
Now Dad, no grumpy face.
Everyone has a phone. No big deal.”

“Not you. Not yet.”
Peer pressure, bullies,
he thinks. “It will interfere with homework.”

“Don’t you trust me?
I know how to study,
and it will help me be responsible.”

“You might lose it.
What about the expense?
What about your hearing, your neck, your eyes?”

“Please, Daddy, please,”
she begs, wrapping herself
and all her hopes and dreams around his neck.

“I don’t think so,”
he grumbles to the blur
stomping out—his pain, his heart, his baby.

She tries again.
“Kids need their freedom, friends.
What about calling in emergencies?”

“And touching base,
Sarah. But the minutes
talking, texting, tuning out—priceless waste?”

“I’ll pay, promise!
Give up my allowance,
Do extra chores, walk the plank. Please, Dad, please?”

“We’ll see...”