The Importance Of Family Communication

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in how each generation uses technology .For instance, the Baby Boomers prefer face-to-face communication ,Generation X prefers electronic communication and the Millennials , who were born with technology, are always connected to it. Today, technology is an integral part of people’s lives. It provides people with news, entertainment and most importantly they use it to communicate with other people. The development of technology has considerably improved the way of living. Technology has made its impact on each and every aspect of people’s lives, including the means of communication. Nowadays, people use various ways to communicate with each other, such as mobile-phones, social networking sites and e-mails. Although technology has changed the

In the Article “Quality time, redefine” by Alex Williams, the author discussed the influence of technology in today’s family’s interaction. In the past, families used to get together to play games, watch television shows or have dinner. Now, they are using their laptops, iPads, smart phones, and eBooks to work, to shop online, to listen music, watch television, sports and movies. For some people the internet and the use of these gadgets are responsible for bringing families apart. For example, in some case wives and husbands send e-mails to each other while they are in the same room and for many families their time together is spent in the living room with everybody doing their own thing. On the other hand, the author explains how in the

As we know families as always changing and so are the dynamics. Communication is a transactional process that is changing over time. Two central scopes of family behavior are adaptability and cohesion. Each is divided into four levels to create 16 combinations. Overtime it has changed to fit into cohesion, adaptability and communication.

The ways in which a family communicates messages with each other plays a key role in shaping the lives of each individual family member. Humans have always belonged to and identified with their families even before they could speak or form any other social group. Family members not only rely on each other to be there for emotional and social support, but also shape how individuals identify themselves. Therefore, the quality of family relationships greatly impacts the quality of life for most people. (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014)

Cell phones and the computers are similar to each other in many different ways. One of the most common similarities is the internet aspect. With everyone connected to the internet, the adverse effects can spread throughout like a virus. “A Nielsen study released in 2010 indicated that texting was the primary reason for purchasing mobile phones and that text communication had become a "’centerpiece of mobile teen behavior.’" The modern smartphone of the 2010s is a powerful computing device, and the rapid and ongoing development of new applications provides users with a growing number of ways to use mobile phones for recreation, productivity, and social communication” (Issitt 2016). In the following Issitt states, “however, as smartphones have become more common, concerns about the detrimental effects of smartphone use have also increased.” (Issitt 2016). Issitt expresses the large growth of people with smartphones has its positives and negatives. The positives being the ability to communicate, but the negative being the effects on relationships with one another. An example of the negative side of things is the lack of interaction with people. People are more likely to call or text instead of interacting with one another. The lack of interaction can ruin relationships, or make people feel unwanted. In the article “Eurasian Journal of Educational Research,” the writer states that the internet, “can transform into an addictive instrument in excessive usage situations.” (Gunduz 2017). The statement explains the issue of the unnecessary use of the internet as a growing addictive process that is taking over more and more

Family Vision: For Tina comply with parental directives/rules, learn how to express feelings appropriately, improve decision making skills and improve relationship among family members.

The use of these applications provides a more effective outcome of everyday lives. However, the overuse of the technology and social media has negatively impacted those who abuse their time on technology and the use of social media platforms. The first source explains why the overuse of technology negatively effects adolescents and gives data to support their idea. The point of this article is to promote awareness for the younger generation and their abuse of technology. The author gives statistics and multiple studies to back up their argument. The article explains that the overuse of technology can eventually lead to mental health issues and irregular behavior and can lead to depression and mental anxiety.

The article “Is social media ruining our children?” is an effective work as a whole. Overall, Sreedhar does a good job by supporting his opinion on how social media have bear responsibility for anxiety and depression in adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. And he uses logos by the survey conducted by credible source and proposal a clear solution from experts.

In regard to social process, New Zealand has relied on restorative justice practices in order to increase understanding and reduce tensions and conflict. Progressive in nature, they support the engaging of people of diverse cultures and faiths in an attempt to recognize common humanity (Clark, 2007). As a result, Family group conferencing originated in New Zealand in 1989 and routinely involves victims, offenders, and additional community members (Armour, 2012, p. 26). Family group conferencing is similar to victim-offender mediation in that it also seeks to give victims the opportunity to express the impact of their crime which occurred to them, to receive answers, and to have an active role in the process of holding offenders accountable for their actions (Umbreit & Zehr, 1996, p. 24). Unlike victim-offender mediation, however, family group conferencing brings family members, social service professionals, law enforcement (if needed), community members, and any other stakeholder necessary to address the problem (Beck et. al, 2015, p. 222). By acknowledging a wider range of people as victims of an offense, family group conferencing contributes to the overall healing of the community.

Social media has negative effects on adolescents who overuse it. It is important as parents or guardians to remember to monitor how much kids use social media and when they use it. As a parent or guardian, you must remember that the disorders kids can get from overusing social media is real. Also remember that the internet isn’t always the safest place for our children. The use of social media can be damaging and it has no benefit. Keep control of your children’s use on social media to avoid these negative effects. The internet does interfere with daily

Communication is a vital part of everyday life. Without communication we would not be allowed to express feelings, needs or even wants. Communication is more complicated than just speaking to one another. Some families suffer from the lack of communication and it is most important to keep a good communication flow through families.

Studies have shown that the average person now spends more time each day on their phone and computer than they do sleeping according to Nick McGillivray (“What are the Effects of Social Media on Youth?). Social has become part of our social society, especially for the many youths. There are positives to being on social media and also equal amounts of danger that come with using social networking sites, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. These social networking sites also have effects on today’s youth by altering the way they behave, the way they learn, in not only a classroom setting but also in the real world setting, and the way that they socialize with their peers and others.

A study by Harvard Business Review found that team performance went up 50% when teams socialized more and limited email and eventually, anyone or “operational-only” issues. Clearly, there’s a theme here. We don’t just “become lonelier” as a human race over time. It seems that with the advent of social media, laptops, and apps, we’re choosing screens over personal interactions. According to Time, most Americans from age 18 to 24 check their phone 74 times a day on average. Use of internet has certainly increased the quantity of our mental stimulation, but we lack the quality. According to Forbes, The American Academy of Pediatrics aware the possibility of negative effects of social media in young kids and teens, including cyber-bullying and Facebook depression. Using social media disturbs make deep relationship with others. When they are using social-media we do not need to move a lot. It is okay just to stay. We do not need to active a lot. As a result, it leads naturally mental and physical disabilities. Although social media can connect teens to the world and friends and family around them, it is actually one of the highest-ranking cause of suicide among teenagers in 21st century. People sometimes talks about how social media is becoming part of their world, it is becoming their world. They are unaware of the fact that social media encourages the false images of how everything should be in a perfect world. This not only increases stresses and changes in a normal human life but, it leads to depression and some mental diseases. When it comes to study, a study conducted by Liberty Voice shows that, children have become more dumb, lazier, rude and depressed due to the use of social media. They have been spending

Communication is key to survival. Without communication the world will come to a standstill. Every relationship needs communication to be successful. We all use communication in our day-to-day functioning from our work to social activities, from birth till death. We use it in every walk of our life and every waking hour of our day.