Positive Effects Of Technology Essay

Technology has helped yet hinder everyday life. It affects everyone and how they communicate to each other. It connects people and businesses to be able to share anything they would like. It also keeps families in touch whenever they need to talk. There are a variety of options to communicate with others. It is also the simplest form of communication when connecting to family and friends from far away. You can catch up on their lives through pictures and quick updates. As the world is rapidly becoming more digital, families are connecting but instead of talking and having a face to face conversation, they are on their phones and not interacting with the person beside them. In this day in age, many children are given phones, iPads, or computers beginning at a young age. When they are given an electronic device, it teaches them to not interact with the person verbally as often as one should. As for adults, they have adapted to the new way of communicating because it is quick and simple. “Technology can be said that it is an illusion of connection.” (Williamson) While you should be in control of how much someone should use technology, it …show more content…
Dr. Gene Beresin, a child psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, said texting gives teens "optimal distance" from parents, allowing for communication that wouldn 't happen otherwise” (Williamson). It is said that teenagers are the ones who are constantly texting and using social media. However, parents have adapted to it as well. “In reality, parents are using technology and media to nearly the same degree as their 11 to 17-year-olds. It is also shaping parent-child relationships in striking new ways” (Barna). Having technology being the main focus of a person’s life is not a healthy way to live. “It’s gotten to the point where it seems like parents and children are emailing and texting each other more than they’re talking—even when they’re at home together!”