In this blog I will talk about the relationships between cell phones and the younger generation that are getting cell phones at younger ages. Right now approximately three quarters of all teens have cell phones which is up by 45% from 2004 when I was in high school. I remember being in high school and my parents arguing with me over whether or not I should have a phone. I won the argument because I was driving and I needed a phone in case anything happened. Nowadays teens are getting cell phones and they do not have a good argument. Because of this trend, schools are talking more about what procedures they have to take with cell phones in schools. When looking at these trends 88% of cell phone owners text. This is up from 50% in 2006 when texting was not as popular. People have come to the point where they are texting more than they are talking face to face. One of the biggest things circulating with texting right now is the idea of "sexting." Although only 4% of teens claim to have done this, it is still an issue that needs to be addressed.
Even though schools ban cell phones, teens still find ways to bring them to class and text. With all the new technology with cell phones and other digital devices schools are going to have to look at policies to help conbat this problem.
Information from: Examiner.com
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