Is Your Kid a Texting Addict?

Addict? Maybe that’s a bit harsh. But as a dad or mom, you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t worry just a little bit about the long term effects of chronic texting.

Keith Ferrazzi, an expert on business relationships, comments on an article written by Mark Bauerlein, an English professor at Emory University. The title of this article will give you a hint as to where this is going: Why Gen-Y Johnny Can’t Read Nonverbal Cues: An emphasis on social networking puts younger people at a face-to-face disadvantage.

For the record, I love the overall spirit and culture of Generation Y. I consider it a privilege to attempt to understand, attempt to provide guidance and attempt to remove the obstacles of outdated thinking and actions from their path.