Negative Effects Of Cell Phones On Teenagers

Negative effects of cell phone use on teenagers In today’s generation, we notice more and more usage of cell phones. It’s become the way of life now. There are thousands of teens that now stand in line waiting for the newest model of the iPhone. It seems as if this small piece of technology rules the majority of teen’s lives and takes them away from reality. In the wise words of my mother, “Cell phones are turning teenagers into robots.” The increase in the teenage use of cellular technology has made negative impacts including, but not limited to, poor communication/social skills, an increase in vehicular accidents/ anxiety, and increase in stress levels/sleep loss (Shi 2016). Due to the loss of face-to-face conversation, there is a lack of communication and social skills (Shi 2016). When teens become so drawn to the use of cell phones, they have little to no idea of how to hold a proper conversation. Cell phones can come in handy, but in no way need to be used 24/7. Between 1220 and 1250, a medieval experiment was performed on newborns. The newborns were torn from their mothers and were only to be bathed, washed, and fed by the foster mothers and

11 teens die every day as a result of texting while driving (Bands 2012). 21% of teen drivers involved in fatal accidents were distracted by their cell phones (Bands 2012). Teens talk and text on the phone without realizing that it can cost their lives. Even the U.S. Government Website for Distracted Driving has proven that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in teens (Bands 2012). Texting while driving is a growing trend, and a national epidemic, quickly becoming one of the country 's top killers. The main focus should be the road, but due to the possibility of the message containing tension or strain, it can cause an increase in anxiety or panic and may result in an