I'm sure you are aware that text messaging frequency has increased substantially, especially among young people. Teens text much more frequently than they use e-mail or even voice calls. But exactly how much are teens texting?
According to Neilsen Mobile's research, the average teen (ages 13-17) sends and receives an average of 1,742 text messages per month! My first thought upon hearing this tidbit of information was when do these children sleep!
But wait, that is an average number. So-called extreme texters, such as the young lady shown in the video below, send and receive over 30,000 texts per month. Now I know this young lady can't possibly be getting any sleep!
Discussion Questions for Students:
1) How many text messages do you send and receive a month? Have you ever bothered to check?
2) Did you ever receive an unexpectedly large texting bill? Do you have an unlimited texting plan on your phone?
3) When you were a teenager, what guidelines did your parents establish regarding texting and cell phone use? Did you adhere to those guidelines?
4) Did your parents ever confiscate your phone for using it too much? If so, how did you feel about their actions?