I'm eleven and i live in a world of texting. if you don't have a cell phone by then,then all the cool people don't like you and you're not cool anymore. i don't have a cell phone,i think they are just another stupid tool.really i don't think everyone should be crammed in their houses texting eachother at 12:00 PM. its really weird. i understand how she needs a cell. like i said before,i really don't think they are nessissary yet. i don't have a cell,nor do i need one.