I read an article recently called "Staying Close to Your Teen" by Debra Kent. It was featured in the December issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. Debra Kent cited that
56% of teens who text their parents say they now communicate more often. She also says "Talk by Typing - You may feel that nothing is as close as a face-to-face, but teens can actually be more comfortable with cyber communication. Learn to speak your kid's language of choice, whether it's e-mail, cell phone texting, posts on Facebook, or chatting online. Even if it feels impersonal, that sensation probably won't last for long. A 2008 Samsung Mobile survey found that 68 percent of American parents have begun text messaging with their kids - and 51 percent of them agree that they communicate more now.
What's more, 53 percent of teens who text-message with their parents said that it had improved their relationship." I guess it isn't all THAT bad...I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with me. Technology can be bad if not managed properly. I'm not ignorant to the pitfalls of texting, don't get me wrong. Here is a good book on that topic. And, since the 16,000 texts, he's really toned it down...
I read an article recently called "Staying Close to Your Teen" by Debra Kent. It was featured in the December issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. Debra Kent cited that 56% of teens who text their parents say they now communicate more often. She also says "Talk by Typing - You may feel that nothing is as close as a face-to-face, but teens can actually be more comfortable with cyber communication. Learn to speak your kid's language of choice, whether it's e-mail, cell phone texting, posts on Facebook, or chatting online. Even if it feels impersonal, that sensation probably won't last for long. A 2008 Samsung Mobile survey found that 68 percent of American parents have begun text messaging with their kids - and 51 percent of them agree that they communicate more now. What's more, 53 percent of teens who text-message with their parents said that it had improved their relationship." I guess it isn't all THAT bad...I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with me. Technology can be bad if not managed properly. I'm not ignorant to the pitfalls of texting, don't get me wrong. Here is a good book on that topic. And, since the 16,000 texts, he's really toned it down... 
Great info, thanks for sharing it! My kids don't have cell phones yet, but I'm sure it will happen sooner rather then later.
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