Cell Phones as Organized Communication

With all the discussions about organization, I looked for ways in which cell phones and communication could be viewed in a manner where some sort of organized method of communicating could enhance the communication between parents and children. In doing this, I noticed that not only did cell phones increase the level of communication while children were away from their parents, but it also gave them specific times in which they were to check in with their parent and also a specific time where parents would be contacting thier children. Therefore, an organized mode of communication was developed between parent/child.

There is also a website, time to talk. org that gives parent's tips on communicating with their children via text messages. What a great idea. With all of the negative concerns a parent may have in regards to the abundance of technology out there and what their kids are being exposed to, this site has organized a way for parents to utilize it in their advantage, while also educating their children on what is appropriate. Sometimes using the methods of communication most comfortable for kids today is the best way in getting a message accross to them, even if it is not the way in which we would have thought to be most effective.

Organized methods of communication, specifically using cell phones, is in my opinion a positive outlet for parents and one that with websites, such as this can assist parents in making sense of the madness of raising a teenager!

I have attached the link to the website below:

http://timetotalk.org/