Question

What is the meaning of preteen pretext

Answer 1

Preteen Pretext refers to the use a preteen has for her cellphone. Like almost all other preteens, the poet’s preteen daughter uses it to discuss about matters such as who likes whom or who the rockstar with the best perfume is. One line messages also appear nonstop on her phone that keep her grinning always.

However, the poet admits that the cellphone has its advantages. It helps her to call her daughter for assistance with chores or school assignments. The cellphone also helps the mother in keeping a tab on the preteen when she goes out to meet her daughter.

Yet, the poet ruses over the fact that while the cellphone can be really helpful, we are slowly allowing it to rule over us. Face to face talk has come down drastically and she wishes for this at least once.