As texting use rises , the phone call is becoming a dying institution . Comment: Psychologists worry social skills in young texters wo n't develop . Part of the appeal of texting in these situations is that it 's less painful — but the pain is the point . Habitual texters may hurt relationships , miss out on new ones .
As texting use rises , the phone call is becoming a dying institution . Comment: Psychologists worry social skills in young texters wo n't develop . Habitual texters may hurt relationships , miss out on new ones .