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Parents Now Inescapable Thanks to Text-Nagging

by Warren Riddle on September 9, 2009 at 09:24 AM


While cell phones and social networking provide kids with a sense of independence and maturity, that same technology also ensures that a particularly nosy and invasive group can keep a tight clamp on newly found teen cyber-freedom.

According to the Washington Post, parents are increasingly using online grading systems, Facebook, and text messaging to not only keep tabs on their kids, but, more importantly, to constantly nag their progeny into submission. Tech-savvy mother Martha McGrath told the Post that she celebrates "the plethora of nagging options," and many other parents seems to agree with the sentiment.

Adults need to be careful of the nagging trend, though, since some seem to suffer from the delusion that texts don't come across quite as "naggy" as the spoken word does. Unceasing reminders and "update" requests are still annoying, even if they're typed. And, if adults are significantly concerned about texting during class, texting tendonitis, and texting addiction problems, maybe they shouldn't text their kids so much. (Ok, ok. Enough already. The basement will be clean before you get home from work, Mom. Geez.) [From: The Washington Post]

Tags: kids, parenting, parents, teens, texting, top

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