Last year when my daughter was in seminary, one Shabbos, she and another girl were staying at the same family. Friday night, after they had gone to bed, she saw some light shining from the other girl’s bed and realized she was texting. When my daughter told me about this, I asked if she was sure about that. Then I just figured, this girl’s not really that frum.
Now I see this thread (and it was also mentioned on another thread recently). I am totally shocked. I did not know it was so common! I do realize there are a lot of OTD teens but this sounds like we are not specifically speaking about them but about “frum” kids who see nothing wrong with texting!
I don’t know the solution, but I really hope there is some way that someone can get through to them.
Happiest – I admire you for many reasons. You are dealing with a lot in your life, and I believe you are coming through with flying colors. Stay strong! To admit that you used to text on Shabbos, takes a lot of courage. I am glad you don’t do in anymore. You’re showing your inner strength by overcoming that desire to text and also by dealing with everything else. I wish you all the best!!!