Four smartphones, all the latest models, one for each of the four family members, even the 11-year-old Bradley Augustus has one!
Mr. Augustus and Mrs. Augustus are holding their chests in pain!
Daughter, this is not how money should be spent!
"Mom, Dad's phones are too outdated, most apps can't even be installed, and they crash every time I try." Cherry justified, "It's the information age now, having a smartphone means having access to information. If you don't want to be left behind, you must have a phone!"
Mrs. Augustus looked worried, "But there's no need to give one to Bradley, he's still in elementary school..."
"All elementary school kids have phones nowadays!" Cherry said, "The younger they are, the less they should lose at the starting line. Phones can broaden Bradley's horizons, and when he's tired from homework, he can play some games and relax."
Bradley Augustus timidly raised his hand: "Sister, the teacher doesn't allow us to play games."
