Texting is a prevalent form of communication among much of our students.  Up in the tech lab, we periodically  compare texting plan rates and discuss the fact that a text is a permanent record that can be used by others for good or bad.

LG has teamed up with James Lipton to create some funny ads that ask teens to think before they text:

Tip for parents: if your student goes text-crazy without a plan, you should be able to call your cell phone service and ask for a retroactive plan that started the previous month.  A $200 charge can quickly be reduced to $8, if you are willing to subscribe to a monthly charge.