In "Teaching Generation Text: Using Cell Phones to Enhance Learning" we cite a number of studies regarding the prevalence of cell phones and the trend toward kids getting phones at younger ages. In fact, we encouraged our publisher to label the book for grades 5-12, when they had originally used 7-12. A new independent study conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs confirms what we were already seeing in regard to cell phones. Most notably:Kids start receiving mobile phones in grade school
- Kids receive their first mobile phone, on average, at age 12.1.
- Of the kids who have a mobile phone, 34% have a smartphone.
Mobile phones are a kid's go-to device
- If kids had to choose one technology device for the rest of their lives, the majority say they would choose a mobile phone above all else — computer, television, tablet.
- 75% of kids think their friends are addicted to phones.
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