The only way this is different for a child whose life is dominated by the overuse of technology is, unfortunately, that technology is the best friend. The effects of this are vast and potentially damaging. Firstly, with electronic devices as their preferred communication, children tend to become more antisocial and unfriendly. Second, overdependence on technology also affects children’s psychological behavior; they become fussy when a device is out of reach, they get bored easily by things happening around them, they do not pay attention to their surroundings, and they ultimately find a sense of security when using technology. An author notes from a survey of over two thousand young children that there is a link between excessive time spent in front of the television and enduring emotional distress (Wilson 93). This emotional distress tends to develop in the child’s growth into adulthood and this can greatly impact
The only way this is different for a child whose life is dominated by the overuse of technology is, unfortunately, that technology is the best friend. The effects of this are vast and potentially damaging. Firstly, with electronic devices as their preferred communication, children tend to become more antisocial and unfriendly. Second, overdependence on technology also affects children’s psychological behavior; they become fussy when a device is out of reach, they get bored easily by things happening around them, they do not pay attention to their surroundings, and they ultimately find a sense of security when using technology. An author notes from a survey of over two thousand young children that there is a link between excessive time spent in front of the television and enduring emotional distress (Wilson 93). This emotional distress tends to develop in the child’s growth into adulthood and this can greatly impact