The Pager/Beeper
In the early 1990s, our newer electronic communicating device was the pager (sometimes called beeper), very small handheld gizmo. At first, this device was owned by doctors, EMT’s, police officers and other people who were required to be accessible. We thought it was cool to own a pager.
The pager was our first texting device. We learned the pager codes and were able to send short text messages. Yes, this was our day of texting.
To say:
• "hello," we would enter 07734 turned upside down would read HELLO
• "I love you," we simply entered 143
• “thinking of you” we entered 823
• In case of an emergency we entered 911 to signify an emergency or to return a call ASAP
Although not as easy as texting, it was our method of communication …show more content…
The way we communicated in the early 1920s until present times has drastically changed. We have gone from face to face communication to face time, from school books to electronic notebooks, from cornbread writing tablets to handheld tables.
Traditional communication, as we know it is being replaced at a faster rate than we can keep up. In the same stance, mobile phones technology has migrated from simple analog (voice only) signals to wireless communication which uses high-speed data for greater performances and better reliability.
Introduction of the smartphone has certainly impacted our lives, by turning our living rooms into 24 hour online shopping mall or the ideal classrooms for online learning. Additionally, we can use our smartphones to hold simple conversations, participate in video conferences, read and reply to emails and more.
To simplify our lives we can also use our cell phones and other mobile devices to monitor and automate our homes while we are away from home. We can turn on lights or even unlock the front door for the children or other guest.
The growing demand for wireless communications has flourished enormously and have made our lives simple yet …show more content…
When children do not feel accepted they are at risk for developing emotional problems which could lead to self-harm and suicide.
Children want to feel accepted, special and popular. Social media allows teens to extend their communication far beyond traditional telephone and face to face interaction. Promoting a sense of belonging and acceptance, teens are may have more friends on social media than in real life.
Although Facebook prohibit users under the age of 13, over 5 million of its users are under the age of 10 (3). Social media can serve as an avenue for them to escape social pressure, fit in and gain acceptance they otherwise would lack.
Parents, beware! There are 83 million fake profiles on Facebook (4). With the increase accessibility of social media, criminals often create fake profiles online to capitalize on the opportunity to steal more than identity.
Stranger friends increase the risk of children becoming victims of social media stalkers, scams and other crimes.
What can parents do?
No matter how smart your child is, children are still children and do not have the skills necessary to make rational decisions nor recognize vulnerability online. Children should be informed that friending strangers is dangers and should be
In the early 1990s, our newer electronic communicating device was the pager (sometimes called beeper), very small handheld gizmo. At first, this device was owned by doctors, EMT’s, police officers and other people who were required to be accessible. We thought it was cool to own a pager.
The pager was our first texting device. We learned the pager codes and were able to send short text messages. Yes, this was our day of texting.
To say:
• "hello," we would enter 07734 turned upside down would read HELLO
• "I love you," we simply entered 143
• “thinking of you” we entered 823
• In case of an emergency we entered 911 to signify an emergency or to return a call ASAP
Although not as easy as texting, it was our method of communication …show more content…
The way we communicated in the early 1920s until present times has drastically changed. We have gone from face to face communication to face time, from school books to electronic notebooks, from cornbread writing tablets to handheld tables.
Traditional communication, as we know it is being replaced at a faster rate than we can keep up. In the same stance, mobile phones technology has migrated from simple analog (voice only) signals to wireless communication which uses high-speed data for greater performances and better reliability.
Introduction of the smartphone has certainly impacted our lives, by turning our living rooms into 24 hour online shopping mall or the ideal classrooms for online learning. Additionally, we can use our smartphones to hold simple conversations, participate in video conferences, read and reply to emails and more.
To simplify our lives we can also use our cell phones and other mobile devices to monitor and automate our homes while we are away from home. We can turn on lights or even unlock the front door for the children or other guest.
The growing demand for wireless communications has flourished enormously and have made our lives simple yet …show more content…
When children do not feel accepted they are at risk for developing emotional problems which could lead to self-harm and suicide.
Children want to feel accepted, special and popular. Social media allows teens to extend their communication far beyond traditional telephone and face to face interaction. Promoting a sense of belonging and acceptance, teens are may have more friends on social media than in real life.
Although Facebook prohibit users under the age of 13, over 5 million of its users are under the age of 10 (3). Social media can serve as an avenue for them to escape social pressure, fit in and gain acceptance they otherwise would lack.
Parents, beware! There are 83 million fake profiles on Facebook (4). With the increase accessibility of social media, criminals often create fake profiles online to capitalize on the opportunity to steal more than identity.
Stranger friends increase the risk of children becoming victims of social media stalkers, scams and other crimes.
What can parents do?
No matter how smart your child is, children are still children and do not have the skills necessary to make rational decisions nor recognize vulnerability online. Children should be informed that friending strangers is dangers and should be