"Excessive texting among teens - dubbed "hyper-texting" and defined as sending more than 120 messages per school day - is linked to a higher occurrence of smoking, drinking, fighting and sexual relationships," revealed the Daily Mail, reporting on a US study. Researchers who surveyed more than 4,200 young people found about one in five were hyper-texters.
"While researchers say they aren't suggesting that hyper-texting leads to sex, drinking or drugs, the study concludes that a significant number of teens are very susceptible to peer pressure and also have permissive or absent parents," said the paper.
Just days before, the Mail reported that texting and social networking after bedtime can make teenagers "even moodier", after another US study found those unable to put their phones or laptops to one side were more likely to be anxious and depressed. Someone should warn HRH The Queen, who has just launched a Facebook page. Staying up late to count how many people "like" you, could be bad for your health, Ma'am.
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