Teenagers and Technology

Everywhere you go today, teenagers seem to be glued to their phones, tablet or computers, and most of them do things that are not meaningful or rather important on these devices.  Most teenagers feel they cannot just live without gadgets, they sometimes make fun of adults asking how they survived without gadgets in the olden days. Technology is an addiction that does not seem to be going away any time soon, it is rather improving every second especially among the teenagers and this development has caused more harm than good in the lives of teenagers and even some adults especially when it is not managed properly.

A lot of family relationships have been harmed by technology, for teenagers and parent are not socializing as much as they should because most time teenage children feel more comfortable on their gadgets, either surfing the web or chatting with friends than their family members, teenagers get attached to their gadgets to the extended that most time during meals they get so attracted to gadgets such as television and phones which keep them glued to the programs going on there and away from their family. Even when having an important conversation teenage children will be more focused on gadgets.

 So, if you ask me, I will tell you it is a means of distraction for most teenagers.

This technology, however, has some good effects and bad effects especially on teenagers. Some of the bad effects of technology on teenagers is that nowadays teenagers are literary being controlled by technology, the worst aspect of many teens today is that they are too obsessed with technology. Why at the same time does technology provide an easier way to communicate, help them do our assignments easily, develop them and their skills and give instant or rather quick replies to messages from their family and friends.

I advise that parents and guardians of teenage children should educate them very well before handing gadgets over to them. As much as the technologies are good to help people work smartly, it can also destroy them. There should be a balance in the use of technology, if you use a blender, you should know how to use a mortar and pestle or a grinding stone to process some types of food too. Even if you know how to use a washing machine, you should also know how to use your hands to wash clothes in case the need arises.

Lastly, today’s technology has changed tremendously. Teenagers rely on their phones, laptop, and iPad, blender, washing machine etc. every day, and all day.