NY Times article entitled "Texting May Be Taking a Toll on Teenagers." The average teen sends over 2000 text messages a month, which is almost 80 per day. Teens admit to texting during class, when they should be sleeping, and while walking. Psychologists and pediatricians are concerned about this phenomenon. Should they be concerned? What are the implications of constantly being "in touch" with others? What might the emotional, physical and social tolls on teenagers be if they text constantly?
Monday, May 25, 2009
Texting May Take a Toll
NY Times article entitled "Texting May Be Taking a Toll on Teenagers." The average teen sends over 2000 text messages a month, which is almost 80 per day. Teens admit to texting during class, when they should be sleeping, and while walking. Psychologists and pediatricians are concerned about this phenomenon. Should they be concerned? What are the implications of constantly being "in touch" with others? What might the emotional, physical and social tolls on teenagers be if they text constantly?
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