The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and sometimes deadly consequences. An alarming number of traffic accidents are linked to driving while distracted, including the use of mobile devices while driving, resulting in injury and loss of life. While parents of new drivers know about the dangers of distracted driving, the smartphone has…
This sample cellphone contract between a parent and child has been in our inbox for awhile. The contract is put together by Mr. Josh Shipp, a youth advocate and speaker involved in reaching out to teens. Written in a casual and humorous way, it is meant to create an open line of communication and a…
As we all know, teenagers today communicate regularly by texting or with the use of texting apps. This communication happens during the day, but also late or during the night. Do we know what is being communicated at these hours of the day? Professor Ming in New Jersey has done research on texting after the…