Would more teenagers in American rather write more or talk on their cell phone more?
More and More Teens on Cell Phones by Amanda Lenhart, Senior Research Specialist, Pew Internet & American Life Project August 19, 2009 Teenagers have previously lagged behind adults in their ownership of cell phones, but several years of survey data collected by the Pew Internet & American Life Project show that those ages 12-17 are closing the gap in cell phone ownership. The Pew Internet Project first began surveying teenagers about their mobile phones in its 2004 Teens and Parents project, when a survey showed that 45% of teens had a cell phone. Since that time, mobile phone use has climbed steadily among teens ages 12 to 17 — to 63% in fall of 2006 and to 71% in early 2008. In comparison, 77% of all adults (and 88% of parents) had a cell phone or other mobile device at a similar point in 2008. Cell phone ownership among adults has since risen to 85%, based on the results of our most recent tracking survey of adults conducted in April 2009. (The Pew Internet Project is currently co
It isn’t always easy for adults to communicate with teenagers. Parents especially may find it difficult to connect with their adolescents as they grow into adulthood. But even extended family, teachers, and those working in the business sector may find their attempts at reaching out to teenagers thwarted. This article provides nine guidelines for increasing communication effectiveness between teenagers and adults. # PICK A TIME AND A PLACE. The best time to talk with teenagers is when they aren’t distracted by other people or activities. Teenagers are less likely to talk with adults if their teenaged friends are around, if other adults are around, or if they are in the middle of an activity (playing a video game or watching a television show). If possible, arrange a mutually convenient time and place to talk. For example, “I’d like to talk with you about something. Could you finish up your telephone call in the next ten minutes and meet me in the kitchen, please?” All this is not to sa
