Thesis: Measures should be taken by parents, teachers and adults to reduce the usage of hand-held technologies, due to its negative impact on teenagers.

There are many negative impacts of technologies such as iPod’s and Smartphone’s. Such

as the distraction it causes when in school because of the instant network of communication and

entertainment it provides, and the dangers reported when “texting and driving”. Heath Wright reported that “Gaby Badre, M.D., conducted research on the effects of cell phone usage on sleep patterns in teens. Badre found that teens with excessive cell phone habits exhibit chronic

restlessness, a reliance on stimulating drinks, difficulty falling asleep at night, disrupted sleep

and an inclination toward fatigue and stress.”(Wright, 2010). There are also negative effects caused by social media sites. Most cellular products today

have the option of going on the internet on your phone. In turn most teens are susceptible to the

dangers that social networking presents. Such as encouraging the use of poor grammar and

spelling, the threat of online predators and providing information that would increases the risk of

identity theft. Cyber Bullying also stems from the misuse of the technology.

In conclusion, adults must be vigilant with what teens and children do on their phones. Steps that can be taken are always being cautious of what your teens do on their smart phones. Monitor the daily activities that your child partakes in by contacting your cell phone carrier.

Educate your teens on the potential hazards of texting and driving, social networking etc. And make house hold rules on cell phone usage and enforce them. Cause in the end, a life

existing outside of that little digital box is much more fulfilling. Resources:

Wright, Heath. "Negative Effects of Cell