- Nelson, Margaret K. Parenting Out of Control: Anxious Parents in Uncertain Times. New York: New York University Press, 2010. Internet resource. Saunders, Kevin W. Saving Our Children from the First Amendment. New York: New York University Press, 2003. Print.
The source maintains that children should not be denied access to the internet. This book once again provides a counter argument upon which the idea of children between the age 10 to 14 having cell phones is ruled as bad or not. In as much as the author advocates for the children’s access to the internet, he is aware of the dangers of such an undertaking. In his book, he mentions that in an effort to allow children access to the internet but at the same time protect them, screening mechanisms were put in place to help block sexual content in the sites that the children access (Saunders 165). The book also mentions how adult access to these sites can be allowed but at the same time protecting the children. In addition, the author’s main focus, the First Amendment, is discussed at length and he lists the inefficiencies that are come as a result. It is, however, clear that the author is protecting the children from unfair laws that deny them access to information with the claims of protecting them.
- Katz, James E. Mobile Communication: Dimensions of Social Policy. New Brunswick [N.J.: Transaction Publishers, 2011. Print.
Yet again, the topic itself at first gives the impression of what kind of information is to be found in the contents of the book. This book is, however, unique because it is a compliment of articles and works of various authors and researchers, which cover information, got from all the five continents of the world. In the book there is certainty that information about all aspects of social life has been touched by mobile technology. In addition the editors’ book contains a lead that guides thinkers into the field of analysis of the social policy dimension of mobile communication revolution. The editor’s edition gives implications of mobiles in formulating and increasing problems such as social isolation and family dispersion. It is also imperative to note that the book mentions Canada’s social policy in chapter 9 which is associated with the health effects of the EMF (133). The book also mentions health effects of this technology, but the information is irrelevant to the research as per the requirements.
- Nevid, Jeffrey S, Spencer A. Rathus, and Spencer A. Rathus.Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment and Growth. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2010. Print.
- Bettivia, Rhiannon. The Middle Schoolers’Debatabase: 75 Current Controversies for Debaters. New York: International Debate Education Association, 2011. Print.
Though this book does not entirely and directly reflect upon the topic of the research, part of it gives very credible information towards the research. From an argumentative perspective, the book lists some of the major issues that are debated in many forums. Bettivia’s aim in the book targets middle school students, and it purposes to introduce them to the domestic and international issues that may be unfamiliar to them. Cell phones are among the gadgets that have video games and according to Bettivia’s pros, the video games are beneficial to the children because they get children home faster and makes them avoid getting involved with street gangs and groups (Bettivia 263). In the part of the book that is relevant to this research, much information about children’s use of the cell phone is got.
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