Teens & Responsible
Cell Phone Use

Cell Phones can be part of an unhealthy relationship. Some things to watch out for:

*Constant texting or calls asking "where r u," Who r u with?," or "what r u doing?"
*Feeling like you have to answer text messages or calls right away
*Feeling like the text you receive have gone from caring to controlling
*Being anxious or afraid to be without your phone
*Feeling pressured to constantly be on or around your phone, even while with friends, or while sleeping
*Being pressured to send inappropriate text or pics

Share these concerns with your teen. They may be feeling pressure from being in one of these situations and would welcome your concern. If you feel uncomfortable talking to your teen, tell them your concerns and advise them to talk to an adult at school or an adult they trust. The point is that you show you care and that you inform them of what to look out for. Even if they don't react the way you expect - THEY ARE LISTENING!!

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