Texting And Driving

Although adults who didn’t have cell phones and computers when they were growing up think that all of this “screen time” is bad for children it really is not, “screen time” is actually good for kids, phones and computers help the human population communicate faster and more efficiently, the average social media user has more close ties, and the opportunities outweigh the so called “distractions”.

When children hit their adolescent years, most of them are given cellular phones by their parents. Parents may think that by providing their young adolescent with a cellular phone it is a form of keeping touch with them at all times. Even though I do not believe this is very responsible of the parents to do because adolescents do not get to build up a sense of self awareness in the dangerous world around them; they seem to lack their sense of direction since the android cellular phones now in days give you the answers to practically everything. From searching the web to always communicating through a text; cellular phones have tethered

When children at a young age have cell phones it brings on many problems. Children will start to spend more time on their phone than they do with their family or friends. As it says in a news report by the Chicago Tribune, “A recent report by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit group that helps families navigate issues related to media and technology, showed mobile screen time on the rise for children 8 and younger.”(George). The quote provides information about how children are starting to spend more time on their phone. With children spending more time on their phone they are starting to become unsocial and are losing or not even making personal relationships with people. Some may argue giving a child can help them to be more social. These people say this because they can communicate

“Put down the phone, turn off the laptop, and do something-anything-that doesn’t involve a screen” (Twenge 63). It is astonishing the amount of time teens spend on phones. Jean Twenge discusses the negative effects smartphone usage has created among the young and past generations in the article, “Has the Smartphone Destroyed a Generation”. The purpose of Twenge’s article is to aware readers about the many issues the smartphone usage has created on generations. Twenge narrates different stories about young teen’s experiences with phones and social media. Twenge also provides readers with statistics and some studies of many effects caused by smartphones. Twenge gives emphasize to differences between generations. According to Twenge, today’s

Widespread cell phone use is a distraction to many individuals today. While being on their telephones they begin to network and meet other individuals. Networking is not always a bad thing if people stay focused and determined on their goals. Eventually while networking they are going to meet someone they began to show interest in. Which in many cases individuals get attached to the person their talking to and start losing focus from reality. They begin to procrastinate from doing things that actually matter to them. Like for instance, instead of doing homework individuals would rather choose to play on their telephones. Which can eventually can start affecting their school grades and cause them to drop. Parents need to start stepping in more and take control in these situations, take away their phones if need be. What if it is a college student? They are technically adults so their parents cannot really control them

Over-consumption is one of the most detrimental things to society today. The United States as a whole is a prime leader in over-consumption. Consumption to a certain degree is acceptable and is somewhat expected in a society where everything is as fast paced as it is in the U.S. The consumption topic that I am choosing to analyze is the overuse of technology. I am not arguing that technology is detrimental to society. In fact, I believe that technology has allowed the U.S. to make a great leap forward in establishing itself as a worldwide leader. What I am arguing, rather, is that the overuse of technology is detrimental to society. The overuse of technology can be detrimental to society in very miniscule ways which does not pose a threat

The opposition claims that teens under the age of 18 need a smartphone so that they can communicate with their parents about various things(Crowe). However, before smartphones were ever made, people used flip phones to communicate with each other on the go, and they are still available today. Flip phones have limited apps and some can access the web, but with such a small screen who would want to? Also, unless they are out stranded in the middle of nowhere, there is a good chance that there is some sort of phone they can use somewhere near by. The opposition also claims that that teens need smartphones so that they can do their homework anywhere(Crowe). However, most of the tools that a smartphone possesses are available as individual things, such as a calculator, paper, or book. While these items may be harder to carry with you, they only have one purpose and cannot distract a teen for as long as a smartphone would. Teens can clearly go through day to day activities without their

Cellphones are now a days a basic necessity, we use them for work, we use them for safety, we use them for fun, but the real question is at what age should you be given this big responsibility? Should tweens, being around 10-12, be given cell phones? Deborah Pendergast argues that yes tweens should be given cells phones because they are great ways to reach your kid in an emergency situation and/or to check up on them. She states that “these “tweens” can contact their parents at any time vice versa, giving the kids a sense of empowerment and their parents a feeling of security.” Linda Sinder argues that “tweens” should not be given cell phones, because it would only expose them to harmful and inappropriate web sites, as well as cyberbullying. She quoted saying that tweens are less safe because “for one thing parents may be lulled into a false sense of security if their kids have phones. They may become careless about knowing where their child is and who he or she is with.” In addition, it is to my belief that tweens should be given cell phones and just be carefully monitored.

Good morning! I come to this topic as a parent and a veteran teacher of so-called “tweens.” I love kids this age for their curiosity and energy, but those same qualities can lead to trouble if not overseen by adults. That’s why giving children their own phones actually makes them less safe, not more. I believe that the best age for a cell phone is 16, the point at which we consider kids grown-up enough to learn to drive — and even then, parents must set firm limits on phone use! Why are tweens with phones less safe? For one thing, parents may be lulled into a false sense of security if their kids have phones. They may become careless about knowing where their child is and who he is with, thinking, “I can always reach him on his phone.” For

Some kids get there phone very early like age 5 and when you are that young it prevents them from learning things they should be taught at that age like using manners, and sharing, and how to make new friends and those kids who get there first at that age are becoming antisocial at such a young age, so when they get older it will be even worse. Kids are already impatient but once you expose them to cell phones or any device it will reduce the chance or them learning how to be

Tweens are ready for cell phones but should be overlooked by a parent. Not only dose a cell phone give teens safety, and independence but it gives the parent a sense of safety for their

Teens usually felt more comfortable to talk to someone when it is not face to face. In another article on technology it says, "This technology also provides opportunities to make rewarding social connections for those teens and those barely younger who have difficulty developing friendships in traditional social settings or because of limited contact with same-aged peers"(2). Accordingly this shows, that teens are more likely to communicate with a digital device than by any other

Teens have many different uses for phones. In the article "Teenagers and New Technology " it says that cell phones offer teenagers "new worlds of opportunity." The article also says that new technology are essential to success in Today's world. It says that tools like texting and social media can help needs to all teenagers like defining personal identity and establishing independence. Cell phones are new and exciting avenues for teens to do what they want to do, for example flirt, boast, gossip, get news, complain, and tease. As well, cell phones today can take and share pictures, play games, listen to music, swap videos, and access the Internet

According to a 2010 survey completed by Kaiser Family Foundation twice as many children have cellphones than the ones from 2004. 85% of children aged 14-17, 69% of children ages 11-14, and 31% of children ages 8-10 all carry cellphones. When children are occupied by cellphones, they somewhat forget to have a regular social life, some children no longer wish to go outside and enjoy the fresh breeze, they no longer pay attention to their surroundings, and sometimes children are so indulged in social networking they forget who they are. As human beings we all have flaws, and

A research from Pew Research center asked a teacher what her thoughts were on the issue. “It’s just too tempting for a student. Once that phone is brought out, most can’t resist texting a friend or begin playing a game.” (12)