Don't call me? I'll call you! 20-40-60 etiquette

Ask an etiquette question; get several answers; decide for yourself how to handle the situation. Callie Gordon, a college junior, is 20-something; Lillie-Beth Brinkman, The Oklahoman's assistant features editor, is in her 40s; Helen Ford Wallace, who writes a social column for The Oklahoman, is 60-plus. Callie and Lillie-Beth were debutantes; Helen has served on local ball committees. At times ...

Haggling over cell phone puts kids in middle

I purchased a cell phone for my oldest son. I pay the bill. When my kids go to their dad's, he takes away the phone and tightly controls how often the kids can call me. The kids are supposed to have "unlimited and unrestricted phone access" to each parent.

Knox County high school changes student cell phone use rules

The administration at one Knox County high school decided to quit fighting student cell phone use and put some restrictions in place for it instead.

Does your teenager need a cellphone this school year?

It's back to school, and one of the most sought after items for the teen set, and even younger, is a cellphone. Yet, parents should consider the following advice before rushing out to purchase the latest in cellular phone technology.[...]

Keeping etiquette in mind: Teach manners early on

Dayton Keyman fine-tuned her etiquette chops when she competed in the Junior Miss Canton contest this year. "Using manners shows good character," says Keyman, 11. Treating people with kindness and respect is part of everyday etiquette, says Dayton's mom, Daneen Gannon. It's important for her three daughters to learn the rules, she says.