Disadvantages Of Smartphones To Children

Our Children want to interact with their parent's and have meaningful conversations. They want to connect in ways that a smart device can not build a relationship and trust. Talking about life its trials and tribulations that will help our children grow. Our kids want to do things differently now that they have experienced these smartphones all of their lives. Our kids want to get back to socialization and building partnerships and friendships that have to mean. Using cell phones cannot replace the emotional and psychological connection that we share as human beings.

Parents can easily keep track of their children using cell phones, so in case something pops up during school hours, the child will just contact their parents.

According to Tim Fernholz, “Quartz” (digital news website), out of the seven billion people who inhabit Earth, six point eight billion own a cellular phone. Do not think that all six point eight billion people who own cell phones are adults. Millions of young children own cell phones at an age that is too young. There should be an age requirement on cell phones because children are not mature enough, can suffer from sleep deprivation, and will possibly be exposed to harmful information. Adults cannot expect for their young child to handle all of the responsibilities of owning a cell phone. With that being said, children will abuse the right of owning a cell phone because they do not know any better. Parents across the globe should learn to restrict their child.

The first reason of having an Iphone and one of the most important things of all is safety. On the website Thenextweb.com said there is already an app to find your kids to know where they are at all times and it is called the find my friends app. What if your child was in a bad situation and didn't know where they were they could text you and you could use find my friends the app to find them. This app is very good to use in emergencies like being lost or in a crime scene to find you. If your kids needed a ride from somewhere.

* Cell phones create a convenience that was previously unavailable. With cell phones, you can easily reach your kids for any reason: to ask them questions, change plans, or to simply say hello.

Ana Homayoun, author of Social Media Wellness: Helping Teens and Tweens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World, wrote an article in The New York Times about the conflicts parents face with allowing their children to have smartphones. She gives insight on how to minimize the risk of smartphone addiction by establishing guidelines and monitoring children's use.

In the article, “OMG Teens and Their Phones” by Bob Ross, he discusses a survey that shows on average everyday teens send about one text message every five minutes. Throughout this article Ross discusses the question of whether the use of technology is being abused by kids today and the answer is yes, but only if the parents let it happen. Parents cannot be ignorant about what their child is using technology for, they need to understand the technology their child is using and they also need to create rules about the use of technology so teens do not abuse their power of it. Ross explains how it is important for parents to set guidelines and rules that are reasonable for themselves and their child’s needs so they are more willing to follow them. To make sure that teens are not abusing their technology it is important for parents to encourage technology free time. It is important for a child to learn when the appropriate time is to use technology and when they should not, for example when they are in class or when they are doing homework. Another suggestion that Ross makes is for parents to check phone bills to make sure that their child is following their guidelines. On the phone bill a parent can see what times their child is texting and the other person who they are texting. If a parent sees that their child is not following their guidelines then they can always disable their phone during a certain

Study’s made by AVG shows that fifty four percent of children think their parents check their smartphones too often and thirty two percent of children ‘feel unimportant’ when their parents are on their smartphones. The constant use of the smartphone is a bad model of parenting, but it does not mean that parents have to stop using smartphones because parents can give hundred percent attention to their children without giving hundred percent of their time. In fact, it is healthy for children and they will not see the smartphone as more important than

In the past few years cell phones have become an object of need rather than want. Everywhere you look people are on their cell phone either texting, calling, ‘facebooking,’ or emailing. The cell phone is the smallest most convenient connection that nearly everyone has. The idea, of course, is fantastic.The ability to communicate wire-free from anywhere is perfect. Cell phones have their advantages, like most digital devices. Parents have the luxury of calling up their children to know that they are safe, but, what are the consequences of that cell phone?

In society today, almost everyone is guilty of spending too much time on electronic devices, cell phones in particular. Teens and parents alike can’t go for five minutes without checking for new notifications. According to Kelly Wallace in her article “Half of Teens Think They’re Addicted to Their Smartphones,” cell phone usage has become a real problem which affects not only teens, but adults as well. Within the article, it is stated that, “Sixty-nine percent of parents check their phone at least hourly compared to the 78% of teens who say they do that” (Wallace). Considering these alarming statistics it's no wonder that people have begun to admit to the over usage. Parents in particular worry about their teens over usage and have even gone

With the development of technology, more people start using smartphones even young children. They are able to access internet, take pictures, and more. In my opinion, smartphones are very necessary tool for young children in order to keep in touch with them.

I agree with Linda Sidner i believe “tweens” shouldn’t have a cell phone yet because children could misuse the cell phone and not be responsible . Kids do not have responsibility yet at a young age and could use the cell phone the wrong way . I also agree with Linda and i believe children should be at least 16 years old. . Kids do not need a cell phone because they could also use other adults phone or sister’s Children could easily misuse a cell phone cause they simply don’t need it . There are other ways to keep in contact with a parent because they could always use a sibling phone or if at school a teacher can call home .

When having a phone in younger years it is both good and bad. Pros in children having a phone is the main purpose parents choose to buy their children phones, safety. Phones allow for children to communicate to their parents or guardian in times of need. Phones could be seen as "a lifeline in times of trouble" for many parents(Niche). For example if a kid feels unsafe he or she could call their parents for guidance or help. Another pro is that phones allow for the growth of responsibility. Having a phone teaches a kid to gain more responsibility for taking care of the phone and being cautious of the things they do with it. As a result, kids learn to be cautious and disciplined.

“Kids can stay connected with their parents at all times, whether it’s to ask for a ride home from soccer practice or to receive a good-luck text message moments before a big game,” Parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and other family members can’t always be at your soccer game or get to see you shoot hoops or even compete in a huge dance competition. It isn’t their fault either. That’s why a cell phone is good for children. Maybe you won the big hockey tournament but your parents missed it for work. With such a little portable device such as a phone, your

Many teens refer to their phone as their “baby”. Fifty percent of teenagers think they are addicted to their phone. Only twenty percent of parents believe they are addicted to their phones. Statistics show that forty three percent of parents know what their child’s password to their phone is. Family relationships are being harmed by technology, for teenagers and parents are not socializing as much as they should.