In American society today, teenagers are surrounded by a multitude of technology, from the smartphones in their hands to the various gaming systems in their homes. This opens up immense opportunities for communication and the spread of knowledge and ideas, though the internet is not always used for such noble purposes. Instead, teenagers often use it to distance themselves from reality, either by gaming or through online personas, which fuels a growing concern that this generation of teenagers – the leaders of tomorrow – are adversely affected by the amount of time they dedicate to gaming. In many cases, internet usage and computer gaming are detrimental to adolescents’ intellectual and social development, but when used sensibly and in moderation,
