Tuesday, March 3, 2009

"Constantly texting teens worry parents, experts" (EdWeek, 02/28/09)

More than 75 billion text messages are sent a month in the United States; the most avid texters are 13 to 17, according to researchers. Teens with cell phones average 2,272 text messages a month, compared with 203 calls, according to the Nielsen Co.

Some experts say there are downsides. They point to declines in spelling, word choice and writing complexity. Some indicate that too much texting is linked to an inability to focus.

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