There's no reason to feel not entitled or guilty about your cell phone. Back in the day, it was considered extravagant to have a car, but as our city / suburban structures changed a car became a justifiable necessity, not just an arrogant luxury. The way we communicate as a culture has changed over the past 10 year, due largely in part to cell phone technology, and it is pointless to measure that new standard of communication against the one when you were 8 yrs old (save for the purposes of nostalgia), because it’s not changing back. We are building our culture around the idea that it’s easy to talk to one another whenever we want, which does have some advantages, but also means we do not leave open a lot less of the options we used to have. Less people stop for someone on the side of the road, presuming they have a cell phone. There are fewer pay phones around that cost more, due to lack of use. People change around social plans more, presuming they can shift the time at the last minute. Bosses expect phone calls from the car when you’re going to be late for work or a meeting. Not having a cell phone will make things harder and harder for you, so it’s best to start learning them now.