It is an undeniable fact that over the past centuries that the knowledge encompassed by the human race has increased immensely. Knowledge on every topic from science to mathematics to technology has developed not only over time, but also through each year. Over the past few decades, the usage of technology has also expanded in our country. Children in kindergarten now have phones or easy access to the internet. The only reason in which these kids now have access to this abundance of technology is because the previous generation which invented this easy to use technology. This generation does lack the amount of knowledge not because they are dumb but because they were allowed so much access to technology because of the previous generations, …show more content…
Some argue that children act this way because they are lazy or lacking intelligence, but actually one of the main factors is because adults nowadays give the kids the luxury of owning so much technology. Back 50 years ago, it was not as common to own multiple tv sets in one house. Even 15 years ago, not as many kids owned cell phones. But because these children have the more accessible option to stay indoors and stare at screens, they tend to go the easy route because that is what they are given. Some argue that even though kids have so much access to technology, they should still be required to spend time doing other activities. However, the problem again remains in the parents of these kids. So many parents nowadays are worried about the dangers of kids going outside. With the overlooking fear of scary men coming to kidnap their precious angels or having them get hit by a car, parents are more cautious to send their kids out with the neighborhood children. If this generation is the dumbest, it is because of the parents; not the