Teens are so addicted

I have mine on all the time and have been known to take it to the loo, but only if I have an emergency and sure don't call out while I'm on it. Nor do I like to take calls while I'm eating, even tho I seldom sit down at a table with friends. I also take it to bed with me, but that's cause its also my alarm clock... Now... if I had kids... well... I don't know if I'd even let them HAVE one, but its a non-issue since I don't...

This is just so true! I don't have children yet but I can tell my 2-cents on this since I have nephews and nieces who are so addicted to their iTouch and phones! One time I was invited to my nephew's birthday party and I saw him texting like crazy. Being the busy body that I am, I asked him if he's texting his friend since he's laughing and looked like enjoying himself. He then told me that his friend is just on the third floor of the same house. My nephew's just too lazy to walk and go to his friend to have a chat :P It's good that you set that type of ground rule at your home. I always have my phone on but I'm not in the level of not being able to separate with my phone. Even in the past when I'm younger, I really don't remember myself being a slave to phones. I love gadgets but not to the point that I'll stick to them like glue :P

Just last night, I fell into a discussion with my son about celphones. It seems like that because the new iphone 4S is coming out, the old models are being sold cheap. And he wants one. He is eleven. I said no. First off he's too young. And I told him that there would be to pre-requisites before he could get his own phone: that he is responsible enough for it, and that he could pay for his own bills. So, a few more years then...

That is very true. When I normally cross their path, whether in a public bus, train or even in a store, you see them constantly either texting, on the web or talking with their friends on the phone. It's sad but even in public restrooms sometimes you hear them as well. But the sad part is not only teenagers have seen grown up as well. I mean seriously if you are going to the bathroom don't you need a bit of privacy. I can't stand when I am in the bathroom and my phone starts ringing, let alone answering it. I let that sucker go to voicemail, there is no way on earth I am answering that I find it a bit embarassing, but then again that is just my opinion. Luckily my kids are still small and no where near teenage years, but I could just imagine when I get in that age how it is going to be with technology advancing more and more each day. I don't even want to think about it.

What's scary is that they won't put them down when driving. We were already hit by someone driving and talking and not paying attention to the road or her speed. They talk while driving through parking lots -- very dangerous places not to pay attention in. They walk down the street with phones in their ears. And they bring those blasted phones to holiday dinners. My nephews didn't use them at the table, but afterwards they were texting instead of talking to those they only see once or twice a year.

Yes, they are addicted to mobile phones. I was at the cinema last week. I saw a teenager with her dad. Throughout the movie, the girl keeps on using her mobile phone. Her dad told her several times to stop and concentrate on the movie but she did not listen. So much for the daughter-and-father bonding. Poor dad.

Working in a restaurant,I see families all the time with kids like this..It seems even an effort for them to put the thing down when they're eating!

It is the same with my teen son with a mobile phone, which has so many functions. I agree that the majorities of teens are addicted to their mobile phones. I have quite a few students who play with their mobile phones in class. I have to ask them to put them aside instead of affecting their concentration in class. If they use it in class, their study is distracted. Thank you for the discussion, Anne. Have a wonderful day.

I am addicted to my phone for sure, but I do turn it off frequently, like if I am in a restaurant or sporting event or church, etc. But I sleep with my phone and use it for an alarm clock and flashlight. Days I use it instead of a wristwatch, calendar, calculator, mirror (yes~), camera, notepad, and so much more.

Your right about this and it isn't just the teens. Adults are just as bad. I see them in the stores, restraunts etc. with their phones up to their ears or texting. Even when they have them on vibrate, if you try to carry on a conversation with them, their eyes are constantly glancing at their phones to see if they got another text! I haven't had a problem with my daughter and her phone. I think she knows better than to try to talk to me and be texting or talking on that at the same time. She's a pretty respectful kid and I don't see her being rude with it.

I see young people all over with their cellphones. My granddaughter used to bug us for money so she could get more minutes on her phone. Only teen we have. I think it is sad to see. The brake down of the family unit can only cause strife and psychological problems. It is very sad to see.

Im also a teen, and yes I do love my phone that sometimes I have it with me throughout the day, and I am quite crazy about it, but then again, I seriously dont like using it while I drive, as I can't concentrate on both the things at the same time, it is quite distracting, and I like to keep the phone with me all the time, as it feels like it is some kind of a prized possession for me, like a family heirloom. But I sure will say that the addiction is quite crazy, and we sometimes can't help it.

Neither of my children are teenagers yet and neither of my children have a cellular phone yet either. However, even though I was raised in a time where it was not common for people to always carry a cellular phone, I know that I was pretty much attached to mine from the time that I was eighteen years old. It was then that I started college and I was away from my friends and family for the first time. I liked to have my phone on my person because it always felt like a connection to all of the people that I loved.

see thats funny too my lil sister is like that but im not its different with todays generation im mean im close in their generation but do u guys member when and what the first cell phones looked like it was great they were hudge now they have all different sizes colors lol

I am not a dad but yea I have notice teens these days are hooked to their cell phones. I have my cousins though who are not that addicted to them. When they are at the family table, they leave their phones in the living room and they don't respond to it unless someone calls (meaning if someone text them, they don't answer it and if someone calls, they do because of chances of emergency). I wouldn't allow my kids (if I had one any) to have phones until they are at a certain age or maybe young age if necessary but if at a young age, there will be consequences.

Yes dear I know and I wonder if the parents of these addicted teenagers have ever cared. Why would they just allow their kids to be addicted to these gadgets? In our family we don't allow cellphones while on the dinner table. Even the use of computer are limited and can't be abused. Technology is useful but this does not mean should get addicted to it.

Glad i do not have teens yet, they are still children.. phew. But i have been there lol back in high school and college were cellular phones are new i was addicted to it. i could not let go of it, i also could not go to the loo without and yes, i do not turn it off lol but well times changed, i am a mother now and everything changed for me 360 degrees!

nowadays, the young are slaves of the cellular phone technology. what with the fast tech updates for these phones! aside from the attraction to communicate instantly via these phones, these tech updates are one of the reasons, too. my children only have simple phones but most of the time they use it just to communicate. they are luddites when it comes to their phones but not with their knowledge. am i just glad that as a parent, i was able to instill what should be given more importance in their lives. as to these phones, they are just communication tools for them. not even a status symbols (which gives me an idea for another discussion here. thanks!)

Most younger adults, especially the under 40s who are in the business world, are even more addicted than teenagers! It wouldn't surprise me if they use their Blackberries to get some business done while in the bathroom!

I am also a teen but i am not addicted to the mobiles....I always keep my mobile on the table in my room and keep it in silent mode while i was eating and prayer time....I keep the message alert in silent when i was sleeping... I also heard that mobiles create some kind of health problems..So i am trying to keep them far away as possible ;)