In her article, Teen Texting Soars, Will Social Skills Suffer? , author Jennifer Ludden states that cell phones have become a vital social tool as well as texting, the preferred form of communication for teens age 12-17. Ludden supports this statement by using data of how much the use of technology has increased by teens using social media and texting for their communication. Ludden’s purpose is to have people realize that teens really only rely on their cell phones for everything is not really healthy so they need to discipline when it comes to using their phone too much. Ludden uses a serious and factual tone towards her audience and reader’s to try and convince them on how to decrease the use of technology within teens.
However, text messaging has been a major problem with students texting in class interfering with the disruption of their learning. Most teachers express how they feel about cell phones being a distraction to others, however very few students have complaints about the use of cell phones in class. Text messaging in class should be allowed by choice of the students, it can easily be discreet and the possibility of an emergency. Text messaging in class should be allowed by the choice of students. In the argument “Tapping into Text Messaging” by Janet Kornblum, says teens, techies and other early adopters leading the charge to text say it is a great way to communicate when they are too busy to talk or when making a call would be rude or impractical.
Many people talk about the lack of social skills due to excessive texting, but what about the effects on teen’s schoolwork? What about the effect on their futures? Literacy plays a role in every aspect of adult life. Is text messaging causing problems down the road for teens? Many people don’t know that 64% of students incorporate text language into their writing.
They are constantly checking it, not just to check if they have something new, but because it is a habit to pick it up and look at it even when they are not expecting anything. A lot of us like to have cell phones just to show off because they are “cool” to have. It can be that they just look nice, they are in style, or it just shows that we can afford it. It is noticeable when people have plain phones (not a smart phone) that they are embarrassed to not have a nicer phone. At a very young age, kids are starting to get expensive phones.
This thing makes her teacher feel impolite. The point is that the Ingram’s example is particular. It’s not true that most people are willing to interrupt their conversation by a call. Impolite or not, it depends on the kind of conversation, the degree of importance of a conversation. Secondly, the author is guilty of oversimplification concerning the relationship between mobile phones and the concentration of young generation.
Some parents ignore to teach their children when they were young. It cause many children don’t care their behavior and they will get the wrong worldview. I like this book because that is a good advice for children and parents, it can help parents teach their children keep a good behavior when they were young. How to listening to the other people, that is a serious problem for children, especially for parents. Now, more and more children don’t like to listen to the other people.
More and more parents are letting go of their stern parenting not even giving their kids a small "spank" on the bottom which is NOT child abuse. They are afraid to do that these days because of these psycho moms and dads who call the DCFS and the police if they see or hear of you spanking your child. Children test their boundaries. Back in the day our parents used to REALLY SPANK us if we did something wrong and I bet we never did that thing again. These days the kids get time outs and the parents try talking to them as if they were mini adults and can understand and grasp exactly the point you are trying to get across to them.
Today’s cell phone is cutting edge technology at your fingerprints. With this in mind, student should be permitted to use cell phones in school. Cell phones don’t just allow students to stay connected with family and friends, they are also an excellent learning resource, and they encourage the responsible use of technology. They are also a necessity for use in any emergency situation. Cell phones make it possible for students in touch with family and friends.
Parents should never judge children; they are just trying to be themselves. (Pressure in Sports) Coaches feel that parents apply pressure to children in competitive sports. “Something that surprised me was how clearly children can understand and formulate that we, adults, believe are difficult for them to express. But it turned out that the children immediately understood what I was asking and they could also tell me verbally.” (Christian Aufustasson) The study shows that between 5 and 30 percent of children
They have also enabled families retain kinship ties especially due to geographical differences. The cell phones have significant impact on the social life of people. Apart from voice and text services, some cell phones have cameras, alarm clock, and radio and allow access to the internet. Youths take advantage of some of these features in a positive manner to organize and maintain social contacts with friends and relatives. They also heavily utilize social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Skype for entertainment.