Cell phones today are becoming an essential for people in their everyday lives. The number of people that own and use cell phones continues to increase every year. Almost everywhere someone can be spotted using their phone whether it is for games, texting, or taking selfies. Many people assume that having more cell phones is a good thing, but has anyone realized how much of a problem this is causing for our society? People are often blinded by the positive effects of owning a cell phone; they do not realize that the negative effects can be harmful to society. Cell phone use is becoming a problem around the world because phones can lead to car crashes, allow teen sexting, disrupt educational settings, limit in-person relationships, and affect people's privacy.