On December 3, 2007, the CDC, the Center For Disease Control, put up an interesting web page on technology and youth violence. It is worth taking a look at if you are interested in this topic.
I saw a young man today in my office who has been suspended from his high school until March 1 because he became enraged when a hallway monitor asked him to give up his cell phone. I inquired further about the school's policies about the use of cell phones in school. They seem confusing to me. I was told that students can have cell phones in school but they can't use them - they have to be turned off. Then why have them?
In many ways, cell phones have become a huge nuisance in our society from people being distracted talking on cell phones while driving their cars to their constant interruption disturbing everyday civil interaction.
Perhaps over time an etiquette will develop which will give more direction regarding the polite and courteous use of cell phones, but as a society we have a long way to go.
To find out more about electronic technology and youth violence click on the link below.
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