A SMALL RANT FROM A MOM

You know, I'm not fond of cell phones.  I had one for a while, but then got rid of it.  I think it's crazy the way Americans are letting phone companies rip them off for phone service!  But, that's not what I want to rant about.

I want to rant about text messaging!  I think it's wonderful that folks can communicate for a fraction of the cost of a call, but you know what???  I think when you are visiting with someone, you should save the texting for later. 

My daughter called me yesterday.  She lives in the city I work in and was calling to tell me to come over early, if I wanted, and we could hang out.  Well, I called her back and she wasn't home.  So, I left a message and said if she still wanted me to come over to give me a call.  She did call so I went over.  I had 1-1/2 to visit with her.  1/2 an hour of the first 45 minutes I was there, she was texting every few minutes, while I stared at the wall.  We did get in about 15 minutes of visiting interspersed between texts.  Then, about 45 minutes into our visit, in come about 5 people, ready for a beer party.  My daughter had been texting everyone to come over to party!  I stayed for about 10 minutes and left right after 4 more people came in. 

So, now, I'm really annoyed (after coming down from angry).  But, now that I got that off my chest, I'd like to hear from others, young ones with cell phones and parents, and how you guys handle this.  Am I wrong in feeling that this was really disrespectful on her part, especially since it was she that invited me over? 

Today, she called to ask if I had an extra door around our place.  It seems after everyone got drunk, someone kicked down her bathroom door.  I told her she should call a friend who has helped her out before and has access to a motel that is being torn apart, and see if he had some.  Then, she asked me if I wanted to come in for work early so we could hang out again.  Needless to say, I said no. 

So, anyway, please discuss.  I'd love to hear your thoughts.