I would except they always have me trapped in some bullshit contract. Right now, part of my bill is paying off my ipad, which I just got and my kid's latest and greatest iphone, which was like a grand, but to teenagers that's like the holy grail. I don't know why I did that. But she's a good kid.
I make a point to buy my kid a cheaper version of iPhone. If she wants better, she has to get a job.