New Generation of Texting

        In the article called "Texting May Be Taking a Toll by Katie Hafner new generation of texting has changed since 2008. Texting for American teenagers has doubled every year. The reason may be because new phones such as iPhone , Smart Phones, Galaxies and other new phones. This may be the reason because with new technology you can do all different types of things now with your phone now. Teenagers probably text about 2,272 text messages a month. Meaning that they are texting almost about 100 messages a day. Including weekdays, weekdays where teenagers have school. So that means that teens keep thier phones on vibrate and keep it next to them and wait for it to light up or to feel the vibration of the phone. In the article a pediatrician in Greenbae,California Dr.Martin Joffe quotes "Then you hear that these kids are responding to texts late at night. That's going to cause sleep issues in an age group that's already plagued with sleep issues."

        Having sleep issues is a big problem. Without sleep you can mess up in school and drop grades really fast just by texting late at night. Speaking of issues texting can cause another issue, such as musculoskeletal disorders too much texting could lead to temporary or permanent damage to thumbs.

       Also, the generation of texting goes to school. Most schools still have students keep thier phones but now schools may be collecting phones from students until the end of the school day. Some students but thier jackets and bookbags on the desk and pretend thier doing something else school related but thier really texting. My opinion is that phones should be collected during the school day. If students do try to keep thier phones then it will all ready get taken if it rings in class or anything. Instead of trying to keep the phone and getting it taken just turn it in and wait 8 hours to get it back.

     Texting can't be that important in life.