<p>The cell phone/internet issues aren't a matter of cost, although that would also be a problem; my mother is reluctant to embrace new technology, especially for her children, and I agree with her to an extent. I owe my academic successes to a childhood free of cell phones, cable, the Internet, iPods, video and computer games, etc.</p>
<p>Also, I've recieved enough financial aid that I'll basically just need money for books and the like, most of which I will pay for myself, so my tuition payment won't be an issue- thank goodness! Things would be a lot harder if I had to depend on my parents financially for my education!</p>