An Antisocial Friendly Tomorrow
I would like to preface my argument by stating that I do not believe the societal advancements in technology have been completely deficient. There have been many positives that have come out from our ever growing technological advancements as a society. However, I cannot help but question the long-term side effects of what was once completely foreign concepts, now accepted, and ingrained into our everyday lives. The problem isn't just social media, but rather the long list of inventions and enhancements we have gradually adopted throughout the course of the human species. I do not believe these changes directly correlate to antisocial behavior, but I do strongly believe that it allows for a more antisocial friendly tomorrow.
The well majority of my childhood, I grew up without the convenience of texting. When I wanted to play with my friends I physically had to go outside, ride my bike, ring their doorbell, and ask their parents permission to play. Compared to now it definitely seems more tedious. However, it has vastly helped me create stronger bonds not only with my friends but extended to the people around them. In contrast, I have also been lucky to have been apart of the great rise of the internet. I can easily say I've met and interacted with …show more content…
Although, I also believe the current state of our societal advancements is setting children to grow up with weaker social skills. If we want future generations to prosper we must acknowledge both technologies positives and negatives. Giving child and adolescents the tools to develop healthy social skills early on in life is ideal. If kids are not getting enough practice relating to people and getting their needs met in real time. They can grow up to be anxious when it comes to expressing themselves through our species primary means of communication, which is
I would like to preface my argument by stating that I do not believe the societal advancements in technology have been completely deficient. There have been many positives that have come out from our ever growing technological advancements as a society. However, I cannot help but question the long-term side effects of what was once completely foreign concepts, now accepted, and ingrained into our everyday lives. The problem isn't just social media, but rather the long list of inventions and enhancements we have gradually adopted throughout the course of the human species. I do not believe these changes directly correlate to antisocial behavior, but I do strongly believe that it allows for a more antisocial friendly tomorrow.
The well majority of my childhood, I grew up without the convenience of texting. When I wanted to play with my friends I physically had to go outside, ride my bike, ring their doorbell, and ask their parents permission to play. Compared to now it definitely seems more tedious. However, it has vastly helped me create stronger bonds not only with my friends but extended to the people around them. In contrast, I have also been lucky to have been apart of the great rise of the internet. I can easily say I've met and interacted with …show more content…
Although, I also believe the current state of our societal advancements is setting children to grow up with weaker social skills. If we want future generations to prosper we must acknowledge both technologies positives and negatives. Giving child and adolescents the tools to develop healthy social skills early on in life is ideal. If kids are not getting enough practice relating to people and getting their needs met in real time. They can grow up to be anxious when it comes to expressing themselves through our species primary means of communication, which is