Mom And Dad Screen Addictions

“Bed time in 10 minutes” says mom (10 minutes later) “It's bed time” says mom.“Let me just watch one more episode” the daughter replies.

First is the issue of intimacy in relationships, because of cell phones we seem to have lost intimacy in our relationships. I am not just talking about the intimacy between couples, I am referring to the intimacy in all of our relationships. It is not unusual for a group of friends to be in the same room, and barely talk to each other. Some might say it is unnecessary to speak just because you are together, and I would agree, except I am not referring to the comfortable silence that occurs when people are together. I am referring to the silence that occurs when every other person in the room has their cell phone in their hand, texting, watching Youtube, or checking their Facebook page. I have witnessed two people texting each other, you say, "so what 's the big deal?", I then explain that they were sitting beside each other! How many times in an hour do you check your cell phone?

Mainly, the million dollar question is what does cell phones do to intimate relationships and general conversation with the opposite gender. Research from the University of San Diego shows that there is an estimated 2.3 trillion minutes spent using wireless devices of the last year (Galvan, Golley & Vessal, 2013, pg. 1). This source continues on to say that “[people feel] personal connections towards cell phones” (Galvan, Golley & Vessal, 2013, pg. 1). A question to be considered in this situation is how people even get into relationships anymore and that is driven by the amount of online dating site and technological

In her essay “Screen Addiction is Taking a Toll on Children” Jane Brody argues the fact that modern technology is negatively impacting our youth by her use of logical appeals and evidence from outside sources. Brody believes that teenagers are becoming so addicted to video games that they will not stop the game for anything, even a bathroom break (1). With the rapid rate that technology is advancing screen addiction is beginning at a remarkably young age. The increase in technology use is only going to continue to rise and with the negative effects it has on todays children, such as violence and isolation there must be some way to reach a solution to this rapidly growing problem.

In Matt Ritchel’s article “Grow Up Digital, Wired for Distraction” displays that technology and media is making problems for teens as far homework goes, because not all teens review the choices they have so they get distracted and it goes downhill from there not getting their work done or not paying attention to what they’re doing not getting their work done or not paying attention to what they’re doing. The first point the author makes is that teens have always faced distractions and time-wasters, but the new technology has posed a new threat to learning and focusing, and adult brains can have consequences as well but there brains are already developed enough to not be as powerful to them. In the text the author quotes Michael Rich saying,

The strengths of Article #1 are that they use expert studies as a source on the subject to back up their argument. An example of this would be, “Teenagers who spend a lot of time playing violent video games or watching violent shows on television have been found to be more aggressive and more likely to fight with their peers and argue with their teachers, according to a study in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence.” Secondly, they use quotes from the expert studies they reference that support their argument. Thirdly, it references a book discussing on the subject for more support.

This paper explores the research findings on how screen time can effect children and their personalities and cognitive development. I have found four credible articles on these subjects from online sources and scholarly publications. These articles discuss the results of different studies about children’s exposure to television and online content and how they have negative effects on the developing child’s brain in terms of cognitive development and personality traits.

I want to start with a story about my brother, because it had and still impact my life. My brother love to drink and he doesn’t want to admit that he has an alcohol problem. From where I remember he being drink for almost 18 years. Every time I see him, he is drunk, he never can keep a job. At soon he gets his first check, he spent all in alcohol and do not go back to work. I usually told him, you never let the company to fired you, you fired yourself. He been jail, in and out of the hospital due to seizure that were provocate from the alcohol. He is the type of guy that he doesn’t want to listen to any suggestions about his drinking problem. He has gone to the point to hit my mother, my daughter and myself. So, I had to trout him

I go to my dad for almost everything. When there is something wrong with my car he goes right out and looks at it. The other day I needed help with my school algebra. He had no clue how to do it. He looked up videos to try to help me. He spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to do it just so he could teach me. Once he finally got the hang of how to do it he showed me tricks and tips he learned that I could use to make it easier for me. We sat down together and did every single problem until I knew how to do it on my own. I will forever be grateful for my father’s

My mom can be on her phone a lot but, she tries to regulate her time on it. She gets home at five and she’ll hang out with me and my brothers. When she gets a text or a call she will go outside and answer it. She’s a lawyer and sometimes her clients call and she needs to answer them. She watches the giants baseball game whenever it's on but, overall i think she is not a sceen addict.

It’s funny that this is the subject of discussion this week. My youngest son, who is 19 and in his second year of college, told me just told me just today, “Mom, I really appreciate the way you always listen and then think before you say things. And, the way you always put yourself in someone else’s shoes instead of just getting upset with them.”

Well, I am not saying my parents are bad parents, but I do think my parents spend a little too much time on their devices.

With the advancement in technology it has become common for infants, toddlers, and young children to be exposed to electronics such as televisions, computers, and videogames for hours at a time. Environmental factors affect children in significant ways. The effects the media and screen time children are revealed to influence their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Television and media can both hinder and encouraging their growth. It is important for guardians, caregivers, teachers, whomever has a child they look after or care for, to make accommodations to construct the best possible environment for children to flourish in. At such a young age, these young humans are like sponges, they absorb much of what surrounds them. Because of this, the importance of trying to make it possible that they are mainly witnessing things helpful to the development of the child and thereby, benefiting them later in life.

When I need help on my homework, my dad is always there to guide me through my problems.

The temptations that can disrupt human life are often caused by pure indulgences. That which we most desire may ultimately harm and destroy us. For example, no one has to drink alcohol. Realizing when a diversion has gotten out of control, such as alcohol, is one of the greatest challenges of life. These excessive cravings do not necessarily involve physical substances. Gambling can be compulsive, leading to great financial distress; sex can become obsessive, often altering a persons mentality and behavior. However, one activity is repeatedly over-looked. Most people admit to having a love-hate relationship with it. It is America's most popular leisure past-time, the television. It is undeniably the medium that