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Vicki Davis, of the Cool Cat Teacher blog, says a survey of her son and son's friends reveals that many of their friends sleep with their cell phone under their pillows set on vibrate. That way, they can continue to text throughout the night.This is why parents needs to step in and set boundaries, not only for cell phone usage, but for computers, video games, and television. Any one of these technologies can consume a teenager's time, leading unhealthy habits and a disconnect between family and friends.
In a report at the SLEEP2008 conference, Dr. Gaby Badre said, "Teenagers who excessively use their cell phone are more prone to disrupted sleep, restlessness, stress and fatigue."
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