Nowadays, technology has increased dramatically. People seem to rely on using their devices more than anything. Typically, always and everywhere, everyone is engaged in some form of technology, especially mobile phones. From pagers, to car phones, to early “flip phones,” and now to smartphones, people practically spend the majority of their daily time with these devices. Nowadays, many people don't even like having phone conversations... they can express their entire thoughts through a simple text message. In retrospect, that's a great thing; in others it can be extremely crucial, especially when it comes to texting and driving. In recent years, texting and driving have been the leading causes of car accidents, most of which ended in fatalities. The “norm” is no longer so safe, especially when it is done carelessly. Most people think that texting and driving are underrated. Some find that they are excellent drivers and can multitask without any worries. There is certainty that the texting and driving victims had the exact same thought process. There may very well be excellent drivers who can text while driving; however, their driving skills will not prevent them from having accidents. There are always unexpected circumstances that require immediate reactions while driving, such as blocked vehicles, unexpected traffic, objects on the road, to name a few. By not paying all the necessary attention to driving, people often take their eyes off the road for a few seconds just to send a message, but in reality a few seconds are enough for accidents to occur. Texting while driving has become very persistent in recent years. Reading newspapers, looking… in the middle of paper… leads to a better way of living down the road, when your child won't feel the need to compulsively check emails, texts, Twitter and Facebook every few seconds. Tell your child that you will be disappointed if he abuses his cell phone while traveling. Driving is hard enough. Driving with your eyes off the road is a whole new and terrifying beast. Let them know that they are smart and that smart decisions come with intelligence. Works CitedThe Dangers of Texting While Driving, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, http://www.fcc.gov/guides/texting-while-drivingDistracted Driving, AAA Foundation for Highway Safety, www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-drivingHartwell-Walker , M. (2012). Teens, texting and driving: a disaster in the making. Psychological center. Retrieved December 1, 2013, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/teens-texting-and-driving-disaster-in-the-making/00011379