Swollen Thumbs, Big Bills and “Sexting”: The Downside of Text Messaging

Text-messaging, it seems, has become the communication mode of choice among teenagers. That has opened the door to growing abuses. The WSJ reports.

This months’ Consumer Reports magazine says carriers are charging way too much for text-messaging service. Consumers Union, which publishes the monthly magazine, has asked federal officials to investigate text-messaging rates, the article says.

There are other problems, too. Medical professionals have long warned about the dangers of swollen thumbs and repetitive strain injuries among teens who text too much. Too much texting is one of the main reasons schools are restricting cellphone use.

Also, many teens are using text-messaging to send inappropriate images of themselves or others, such as nude photos or videos

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emily | 8:16 AM | SMS Studies & Research |
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