Hot on HuffPost Parents:
Bonnie Fuller: Zach Sobiech: You Were a Huge Inspiration in Your…
When A Tornado Strikes, Should Schools Evacuate?
Teens go to rehab for cell phone addiction
Filed under: Teens, Health & Safety: Babies, Weird But True
Are your kids getting a little close to their cell phone? Two Spanish children kids, ages 12 and 13, were recently sent to rehab for their cell phone addictions. Their parents say that the children's addictions were making them lie, do poorly in school, and created a situation where they could no longer live a normal life. The children had owned their cell phones for a year and a half, but their parents didn't put any restrictions on their use until the troubling behavior started.While this is obviously an extreme situation, cell phone responsibility is definitely something that tweens and teens need to be taught. Though cell phones are a convenient way for parents and kids to stay in touch, they've been linked poor sleep habits in kids, cyber-bullying, cheating on tests, and even car accidents. About.com tells dads how to talk to their kids about responsible cell phone use, while Suite 101 has a few more idea about how to handle that very first cell phone.
Does your tween or teen have a cell phone? How do you help them manage it responsibly?
Your<span>Voice</span>
Ask Us Anything About Parenting
Recently Asked
- LAW SCHOOL OR COPYCAT would'nt it be a difficult profession ( lawyer)if anyone could use your court case defense as plaintiff or defendant
- Does Liz Carmouche got a plump coochie?
- D. hickman v. intel, microsoft et.al federal district court dc (bill gates deposition part 1 you tube?) are you a owner of a company?
TheTalkies:RelatedVideos
-
Chicago Police Warn Of New Cell Phone Theft Ring
Chicago police are warning businesses and the public of people stealing cell phones inside restaurants on and around the city's Magnificent Mile.
Police say the offender enter dining establishments, spot victim's cell phones on tables, and approaching victims and presenting fliers stating they are raising money for their basketball team. Offenders then place the flier over the cell phone while engaging in conversation. When the offender retrieves the flier, he grabs the cell phone as well.
-
Top 5 Unusual Cell Phone Chargers
If you've had enough of your plain, boring cell phone charger, you're in luck. You can now charge your cell phone with solar power, your breath, and even dancing. Patrick Jones shows off the five best unusual cell phone chargers. Toss aside your drab charger and get yourself some new swag!
-
Golfers Snap Over Cell Phone Pictures
Should fans be allowed to carry cell phones onto the course at major golf tournaments? Tiger Woods snapped at a fan during the Memorial over cell phone usage and, even though he claimed fatigue, there's word Phil Mickelson withdrew from the tournament over cell phone photos. Len Berman thinks it's time to change the culture of golf.
-
Fake Date Tricks Cell Phone Thief
Nadav Nirenberg's plan to get back his cell phone was very clever. He realized the cab driver who stole his phone was using his cell phone and OK Cupid to message women, so Nadav set up a fake profile and messaged the driver. It worked. Nadav used a date to lure the cab driver to a location where he got his phone back! Patrick Jones has the details.
SitesWeLove
- Site Map
- |
- Staff
- |
- Terms of Service
- |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Trademarks
- |
- Advertise With Us
- |
- About Our Ads
- |
- AOL Downloads
- |
- Contact Us
- |
© Copyright 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Aol Family
ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
6-21-2008 @ 9:05PM
Terri said...There is an easier solution than rehab. Take control! I'm sure the kids aren't paying the cell bill. I took my daughter's cell away. Abuse it - lose it.
Reply
6-21-2008 @ 10:04PM
Erin said...My kids have cells. It's pay as you go as they are a little young but my eldest has to walk to middle school so I wanted the peace of mind of his having it. They are prohibited from calling anyone but mom and dad unless a TRUE emergency. So far so good but it's only been 3 months!
Reply
6-22-2008 @ 2:36AM
ninainindia said...This doesn't make any sense. These parents should just take away the phone. No rehab needed.
Reply
6-22-2008 @ 2:56AM
nikki said...Why when there is a topic of any type of situation, it is always stated as a person's race, religion or nationality. In this topic, the second sentence is Two Spanish children. Why couldn't it be just two children and no mention that they were Spanish. I mean really, that is just totally sick on how our society is, and also how they put two spanish children kids, what the hell is that? Children kids...I think these reporters need to brush up on their reporting and minus the nationality of the kids, and also learn to write a better paragraph.. As far as cell phone use among tweens and teens, get rid of the text messenger and the online use of a cell phone. My children have cell phones for them to call home, and they are prepaid. Once they go over their minutes, they can't get anymore until the following month, so they become a little bit more responsible, and there aren't any extras that come with the phone. It is all blocked.
Reply
6-23-2008 @ 1:04PM
Jeff said...Nikki, while I agree with you in general regarding your comments on the nationality of people in news stories being irrelevant at times, I think you're jumping the gun here.
The story is from Spain. The reporting of the children being Spanish is to inform the reader about the nation where this took place, which is relevant to the story.
I also believe the commenters so far are underestimating generalized addiction. If indeed these children are truly addicted to the activity, simply taking away the device won't solve anything. If this is simply a case of children abusing their phone privliges, then yes, no worries.
Addicted to alcohol? Oh, we'll just take away your booze. Problem solved. Um.... no.
6-23-2008 @ 7:20AM
Don said...This is an easy fix, take said phone place on ground, stomp on phone until you have multiple pieces. Or call your cell phone carrier and tell them to disconnect the phone line, if you are unable to actually break said phone.
Then look your kid in the eyes and say to them a phone is not your only way to communicate with the world. Use your time in a more better way not by worshiping a cheap piece of plastic.
Why is it so difficult to explain to your children that every thing should be taken in moderation? To much of any one thing can have a negative effect.
Reply