Modern Gadgets Implications to Teenagers

In today’s society video games have a large influence on people. We also might be driven to the point of where we are dependent on them. In fact, being so engulfed in video games could help children become more focused.In fact, parents would probably disagree and say that video games wouldn’t be essential to learning because it would probably be considered a waste of time for children and time-consuming. Parents would also disagree with the content of what is in the game, but there is a great possibility that video games could actually make us smarter. Steven Johnson explains that the games we are used to playing can improve our visual intelligence and that it would be good to learn new strategies through gaming. Video games should be an

It is safe to say, screen times for children should be limited. Being a home body is no fun, when there is a the world waiting for you just outside the

In the world of parenting, there are many guidelines, suggested strategies, and debated techniques attached to how a child should be raised. One of the most controversial today with advancing technology is the amount of screen time children should be exposed to, or if they should be exposed at all. Each side has a passionate attachment to their stance as well as statistics to back it up. However, the best position to have is to leave it up to the parents to decide.

Everywhere you go teens seem to be glued to their phones, tablets, or computers. Technology is an addiction that does not seem to be going away any time soon. According to the Washington Post, teens can spend up to seven or more hours on their digital devices a day and the usage is still increasing. Not surprisingly enough, more than a third of all teenagers own a cellphone, ranging from a smart phone or just a plain old-school flip phone. But can spending all that time on their computers and smart devices be such a bad thing? Today’s easy access, always on world presents a wealth of opportunity for teens as students, but also challenges them to retain them essential humanity and unique personalities.

Technological advances have increased dramatically in the past 40 years. Martin Cooper invented the first cellular phone in 1973, which was called the Dyna Tec, while working for the famous company Motorola. The first cellular phone did not sell well because it was as large as a brick. So now knowing how technology has advanced, it is obvious to see why it is advancing. Although technological advances have affected both the generalized public and society’s teenagers, it seems to have had a larger effect on society’s teenagers, specifically the advances in cellular phones. Not only does cellular phone usage affect a teenager’s social life and literacy, but it also affects their health. Cellular phones have a great impact on a teenager’s social life. The following solution would also be in their best interest without them even realizing it. The over use of cell phones by teenagers will have a negative effect on their academic, social, and mental development.

When it comes to children spending time infront of screens such as tv's, tablets, I pads, cell phones and video games it can be a difficult argument for parents. Parents can widely dissagree on their perspectives. Making this a difficult topic for them to come to solution on.

As a parent, have you ever dealt with trying to get your kid’s attention while he or she is playing on their phone, a PS4, Xbox One or any other console? As a child, have your parents complained so much about video games that you just couldn’t take it? According to one survey, 9 out of 10 U.S. households with children have rented or owned a video or computer game. That means about 90% of households with children

Since the dawn of civilization playing different games has played a crucial role in each and every human being's life. No one can ignore the importance of childhood in the development of brain for adulthood. I personally agree with the fact that children spend too much time using technology, such as computers, smart phones, video games for fun and entertainment and the would better spend time playing with simpler toys or playing outside with friends. In what follows I will explicate three of the most outstanding reasons to shed light on my standing point.

To begin with,  advertisements of technology are effective based on the advanced technology and new designs, they are not ethical because they are a distraction to teens when teens begin to get addicted to advanced technology. Advanced technology and its new designs are popular to teenagers. New laptops and phones are very popular in this generation. According to the article, “Technologies Affecting Modern Teenagers” it says, “The prevalence of smart phones has given teenagers access to not only calling and texting abilities, but also online access regardless of location. Teens, who have a tendency to emphasize their social standing over their academic performance, often abuse their smart phone privileges, especially texting and Internet use, using these tools at inappropriate times. “ (Technologies Affecting Modern Teenagers. 2013) Now that technology has advanced more teenagers are very into the new features it contains and are attracted to them at inappropriate times. Advertisers know what teenagers are attracted to, and they try their hardest to influence them to buy it. According to the article “Why Teens Are the Most Elusive Customers in Tech” it states that, “While older millennials looked to television shows like MTV's Total Request Live to tell them what was in style, today's teens are discovering trends and deciding for themselves” (Why Teens Are the Most Elusive Costumers in Tech. 2015) This describes what teenagers are into and that is new advanced

Mobile technology has become an integrated part of people's lives. It has enabled us to do multiple innovative tasks that we couldn't have done before, such as messaging people, creating presentations and documents, and watching that hilarious video your friend posted on Facebook, all on the go. Mobile technology is even being used in the business world to do work from anywhere. There are multiple reasons why mobile technology is important and affects people in a positive way. However, mobile technology can also have a negative effect on people, specifically teenagers. Mobile technology is affecting teenagers today negatively through the use of cell phones while driving and the behaviors that mobile technology can inflict upon teenagers.

Next time you are in an area that is swarming with teens, look around. Do you notice how many kids are buried in their technology devices? Carrie Snow, an actress, stated, “ Technology... is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts in one hand and stabs you in the back with the other.” With the presence of the iPod, cellphone, tablets and many other devices, this generation we live in, generation Z, is the first generation that has the ability to access the world with the touch of a button. Technology does provide “great gifts” to people today. For the first time ever you can stay up to date on world events, have social profiles where you can post blogs, play realistic video games, all in something that can merely fit in your pocket. What if you begin to overuse this tool? What happens?

Technological advances have placed technology into the hands of our children at an unexpectedly young age. For some reasons, such as education, technology can be a good thing. those children who use technology for this purpose can have incredible advantages over their peers. These toys, games and television shows are meant to have adult supervision and age restrictions. However, there are two sides to every coin, and by allowing children unlimited time with technology is where it can cause issues.

Along with the large and still growing number of smartphone and social media users, the time people spend on their phones has risen in recent decades. Today’s adolescents have taken a special interest in social media and smartphones because it allows them to chat and share photos with their friends and families. As the most prevalent users, many adolescent girls have become addicted to using social networking platforms or sites, such as Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Kik, and smartphones, such as the iPhone, Samsung, among others. Using smartphones and social media have side effects and only a few adolescent girls are paying attention to the impact it has on their mental and emotional well-being. Although these technologies have positive impacts on social life, the excessive use of both social media and smartphones affects the happiness and mental health of adolescent girls.

It is no news that, the steady and overwhelming advancements in technology, have made our past and present lives so much easier, and have also filled our posterity with enduring hope and promises. However, the changes and innovations in social networking and social media, have immensely changed our modes and methods of communication. Keeping in mind that, every new level, has new devils and difficulties that needs to be conquered; Similarly, the idol, that is social media, worshipped by both teenagers and adolescents, poses a lot of problems which have been overlooked by parents and most individuals today. For this reason, it is very consequential that parents become cognizant of the nature of social media environments, for children and adolescents, to monitor for potential problems like cyberbullying, Facebook depression, gaming addictions, sexting, online harassment and inappropriate content.

Like many things in our modern day the advancement of technology has evolved over several decades; items such as cell phones have nearly multiplied in use of the masses but have become what now some may consider diminutive in size. The possibilities are endless with components and added use. In the beginning of technological times, videos games were traditionally designed to work with televisions and computers. The advancements in video games are now full fledge multi-leveled and multi-player video games can be easily accessed from your cell phone, iPad, laptop and tablets. Now ensuring that no matter where you may be located you no longer need to be connected to hard wires to be enjoying the adrenaline pumped- mind grasping- urge to play video games. As the advancement of how behind the screen has always fascinated the tech world, it’s what is happening on the screen and outside out the video game reality that has both child development professionals and parents questioning is allowing your child the entertainment of video gaming doing more harm than good?