Monday, October 11, 2010

Texting in class has become widespread �“ more than 40 percent of teens say they do it despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of schools ban cell phone use, according to a recent survey. - NorthJersey.com

Texting in class has become widespread �“ more than 40 percent of teens say they do it despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of schools ban cell phone use, according to a recent survey. - NorthJersey.com
Texting in class has become widespread €“ more than 40 percent of teens say they do it despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of schools ban cell phone use, according to a recent survey.
Monday, October 11, 2010
THE RECORD
STAFF WRITER

They text in their pockets, they text the person sitting next to them and they even text their parents.

"It’s addictive," said Joshua Ortiz, a senior at Clifton High School. "During class and in between classes and even when there’s a teacher around."

Texting in class has become widespread — more than 40 percent of teens say they do it despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of schools ban cellphone use, according to a recent survey.

Anecdotally, local teens say the percentage may be higher still, and educators concede that the phenomenon may be here to stay.