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Does your teen have their cell phone with them constantly, even at home they have it in their pocket or right next to them? |
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Does your teen fiddle with their cell phone whenever they have downtime (even when they're not on the phone or they only have a very few minutes to kill)? |
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Does your teen seem to call or text someone during school, between classes, immediately when school is dismissed, or during work breaks (look at the monthly billing for details)? |
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Does your teen always seem anxious about their cell phone, especially when they are unable to use it (plane, class, church)? |
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Is your teen uncomfortable and fidgety when they're not using their cell phone? |
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Does your teen's need to talk or text seem insatiable? |
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Do you notice your teen talks or texts on the cell phone while doing other activities, like household chores, homework, or watching TV? |
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Does your teen seem to have high levels of anxiety, stress, or insecurity whenever they are without their cell phone? |
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Has your teen made or received calls or text messages in the middle of the night (again, look at the bill for details)? |
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Does your teen check the cell phone constantly even though it didn't ring? |
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Has your teen's cell phone use increased significantly? |
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Do you feel stress when the cell phone bill arrives, then shock once you actually see the amount? |
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Does your teen ask for a newer phone and/or additional features (text messaging, TV, web)? |
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Has your teen had problems at school or work because of cell phone use? |
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Has your teen had problems with family or friends because of cell phone use? |
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(out of 15 possible) |
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