I like to think of my phone as a mini computer
Exactly. That, and the ultimate Tech swiss army knife- I use the GPS Navigation app, Flashlight app, Compass app, etc. all the time.
I use to think smart phones were unnecessary in my life, and I even withstood the teasing about my “dumb” phone for years. But 2 years ago I got a smart phone, and now I understand the fun and usefulness of carrying around a little computer/swiss army knife everywhere I go. And it makes calls too!
Does make me sad to see moms’ at the bus stop with a phone glued to their ear or texting, instead of having a conversation with their young kids. But that doesn’t make a difference if it’s a smart phone or not, both allow you to ignore your kid.