The Negative Effects Of Cell Phones

Cell Phones Technology has advanced rapidly throughout the past ten years. Nowadays everyone uses a form of technology they can’t live without. For many people a form of technology they can’t live without is their cell phone. I use my cell phone for everything. I use it to keep track of time and to remind me when I have a doctor’s appointment coming up. More importantly, I use it to keep in touch with my friends and family. Cell phones have changed my generation. Now I can talk to anyone from around the globe. But when I think about it, do we rely on our cell phones too much? Then I find myself wondering, do cell phones improve or limit our society? I began my search for answers with an article titled “5 Reasons Why Cell Phones Are Bad For Your Health” by Lizette Borreli. In this article, Borreli explains that while cell phones can be

While Borreli’s article focused on the negative side of cell phones, Steward’s article focuses more on the positive side. He starts off stating that cell phones have brought a whole new meaning the word multitasking. The applications on cell phones make it so we are able to multitask with ease. He also explains that with cell phones it is easier for not only families, but friends to keep in closer touch with one another. Cell phones are convenient and we don’t even realize it. Steward brings up examples stating how convenient it is to be able to call someone to see if groceries are needed to be picked up. He also agrees that cell phones have changed the way people act around each other, but unlike Borreli’s article he explains that it is for the better. He states that cell phones make life more spontaneous. Now with cell phones going on a date with a loved one could be just on phone call away. He elaborates that cell phones are also an improvement because it allows individuals to make a schedule and alter it conveniently and quickly if