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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My point is that teens who allowed responsible, incrementally appropriate access to devices generally self-limit better. We all know the kids who aren't allowed to watch tv at home, then when they visit friends who have it they sit transfixed on the screen without moving. 
With teens, they want to talk to each other. Try to stop them! It isn't like they will sit and text each other when they are together.[/quote]

no - it is addictive.  The 18 year olds I teach have grown up without limits on devices (the devices were new with them and so they use of them predate all these concerns).  1) they kids CAN"T stay off their phones.  It is nuts.  they text or whatever all trhough class.  2) These kids absolutely are sitting next to each other texting and watching vids on their phones.  I see this at the cafeeria.  Are they also talking while thwy do this.  Yes.  But this is not someing where moderation leads to moderation.

And the analogy with drinking in Europe just doesn't hold.  That is a cultural thing.  if you grow up in a culture where everyone drinks in moderation, than that is what you will do.  US drinking culture is about getting drunk.  Also, I went to college in England. Lots of stupid drinking even though the don't share the US complete prohibition on kid drinking.  Difference - it is a drinking-to-get-drunk culture and always has been.  Now there isn't as much drunk driving becase there is better public transportation.  [/quote]

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