Huffman Coding

After years of begging, we finally got our tweenagers cell phones with text plans.  Within an hour of activation, Katie had sent 2 dozen texts.  To head off problems, we had them sign a contract.

Cell phone rules

Be Safe

• Never give your cell phone number to a stranger. We don’t want strangers calling you.  When you call someone, they will have your phone number whether you want them to or not.
• Do not take embarrassing pictures or videos.  Any picture or video you take can be forwarded onto strangers.  If it is something you or someone else wouldn’t want your parents, teachers, friends, enemies, or the President of the United States to see, don’t do it. We are allowed to see what is on your phone at any time.
• Answer our calls or texts.  We will worry and get upset if you ignore our calls or texts.

Don’t waste money

• You can send and receive texts, pictures, videos, and instant messages on your phone as much as you want, but do not download other stuff or use the Web browser/Internet.  That costs extra. Unexpected charges will come out of your allowance.  If you want a special ring tone for your phone, ask me and I can get it for you.
• Never enter your cell phone number on a website.  There are lots of websites out there that make money by tricking you into giving them you cell phone number.  For example, websites that offer ring tones, quizzes, coupons, etc.  Once they have your number they can bill us even if they say they are FREE.  It is very hard to cancel these charges.
• Do not text anyone unless it is okay with them.  Many people don’t have messaging plans and it will cost them money even if it is free for us.

Be Courteous

• Only use your cell phone where you are allowed to.  Silence your cell phone when people ask you to. For example, in movie theaters, during school and at the dinner table.
• Most things are more important than your cell phone.  Do not use your phone if you have homework or chores to do. Do not use your phone after bedtime. If you are talking to someone, don’t text someone else.
• Text or call us if you go somewhere.  For example, a friend’s house after school.

I agree to these rules and understand that I might have to give up my phone if they are not followed.

Name: _______________________________________  Date: ________

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