Is Facebook destroying meaningful conversation?

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25. I will argue

that young people can become socially/conversationally inept. I'm witnessing it in my life.

When you can't get a word in edgewise because the people present are so consumed by, and immersed in social media/texting/facebook/chatting (though it appears that instant messaging has become a thing of the past for young people), there is a problem.

All three of my children will choose written over verbal communication 99% of the time. When they do verbalize, whatever it is about, it is rushed, brief, inaccurate, poorly conveyed and even resentful at times. I usually have to dig for the pertinent information I am looking for. It is as if they no longer know how, or even care to speak effectively.

It appears as if, by refusing to interact in the moment, they can take the time to contemplate a witty answer (to everything).