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Do your kids have a cell phone obsession?

Cell phones can definitely lead to unplanned issues as this humorous commercial shows.  Laughing aside, many kids are addicted to their cell phones – specifically texting.  Amanda Lenhart of the Pew Research Center notes the social pressure that teenagers say they feel to respond to text messages quickly, regardless of the time of day or night.  A Pew study found that one in three teens sends more than 100 text messages per day.  More than 100!  Well, as the father, you have the authority to reign in your child's cell phone obsession.  Start them off right with our complimentary cell phone contract so they'll know what you expect.

Huddle up with your older children tonight and ask:  Do you think some kids are addicted to cell phones?  Do you think it's a little or big problem?

Date: 2010-07-30
Category: Teenagers
Transcript: Do your kids have a cell phone obsession?

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