According to the researchers, parents are a frequent recipient of these texts, which often share where/what the teen is doing. SADD's Stephen Wallace understands that it's important for parents to know where their children are and what they are doing, but "they need to take a firm stance against texting while driving and other distracted driving behaviors." Liberty Mutual's Dave Melton also says parents need to take responsibility for what their teen drivers are doing. "The reality is, the 'don't talk on the phone while driving' conversation of a few years ago, must today expand to 'don't use your cell phone, MP3 player or any computer device for any reason while driving.' If you're not talking about it, chances are they will do it."
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