In “The Veldt”, Ray Bradbury demonstrates the danger of letting technology replace human relationships and urges us to resist this temptation, maintain communication, and act responsibly. Failure to do so will lead to violence and lies. Can you imagine a world where the priority for children is technology rather than their own parents? The purpose of this essay is to discuss the disastrous outcome of such a situation.
George and Lydia Hadley are parents of Wendy and Peter who are twins. They live in a technologically enhanced house that will do anything for its inhabitants and quickly learn how to use this feature for their own selfish purposes.
The use of technology including the Internet, social media, video games and cell phones is usually seen as a benefit to modern society but in reality, it contains many inherent dangers. Technology satisfies our basic desire for instant gratification, often leading to addictive and narcissistic behaviors. In the story we see the draw to technology in phrases such as “nothing’s too good for our children” and “every home should have one”. With these phrases, Bradbury demonstrates the worship of technological comforts that …show more content…
George and Lydia Hadley had no idea what risks they would face when providing a fully automated house designed to make life better not worse. They had no idea that by becoming immersed in the futuristic technology of their household, they would put not only the social structure of their family at risk but also their lives. The story reminds us that parents need to personally care for their children and that technology cannot replace a mother or father without disastrous consequences. We must resist the temptation to become dependent on technology; instead we must use it responsibly while maintaining traditional interpersonal communication. In this world where technology reigns, family should still come
George and Lydia Hadley are parents of Wendy and Peter who are twins. They live in a technologically enhanced house that will do anything for its inhabitants and quickly learn how to use this feature for their own selfish purposes.
The use of technology including the Internet, social media, video games and cell phones is usually seen as a benefit to modern society but in reality, it contains many inherent dangers. Technology satisfies our basic desire for instant gratification, often leading to addictive and narcissistic behaviors. In the story we see the draw to technology in phrases such as “nothing’s too good for our children” and “every home should have one”. With these phrases, Bradbury demonstrates the worship of technological comforts that …show more content…
George and Lydia Hadley had no idea what risks they would face when providing a fully automated house designed to make life better not worse. They had no idea that by becoming immersed in the futuristic technology of their household, they would put not only the social structure of their family at risk but also their lives. The story reminds us that parents need to personally care for their children and that technology cannot replace a mother or father without disastrous consequences. We must resist the temptation to become dependent on technology; instead we must use it responsibly while maintaining traditional interpersonal communication. In this world where technology reigns, family should still come