Posted for William Disspayne, #13
December 7, 2019
The main questions of the technology debate seem to be whether or not technology can be a bad thing along with what makes up the internet really causes the harm, and whether or not parents of teen’s should limit their teen’s screen time.
The technology debate has been going on for quite some time now, and as we are exposed more and more to technology more problems occur and as a society we are constantly seeking answers and solutions to the questions that the technology scene arises. A major question for concern in the technology debate is whether or not teen’s screen time should be limited or not? Another major question in the technology realm that often comes up is whether or not technology is overall a good or a bad thing? Along with that, is the internet itself bad, or is what makes up the internet really at fault for what happens on the internet?
Growing up throughout the 90s and early 2000s technology was still seen as almost foreign, but as I aged technology started to become more and more a part of my life. I happen to be a large fan of technology, but even I would have to say that it has its problems. It is still important to keep structure for teen’s and technology users as we continue to progress further and further with technology. Everyone is different and that is definitely something that needs to be noted. Some teen’s might do great with no screen time regulations as they have better self control, but some might not be able to be given that freedom. So yes I am a big believer of technology, but as with any part of teenage years they are about learning and setting yourself up for the rest of life.
The technology of today can be very hard to control and regulate as the modern times have changed the way work is done in the workplace and in the classroom for teen’s. Maybe one of the biggest concerns that technology gives all users is the fact that there can be constant distraction. With so many jobs requiring hours and hours a day on a computer and most school assignments involving computers, makes it almost impossible to escape technology in the modern setting.
As an overview of the technology debate, the authors from two and additional sources all tend to agree at stasis in terms of definition, but when it comes to policy, conjecture, and quality the authors do all not reach stasis. Most of this comes from the fact that most believe that there is a problem with technology, but they disagree on common ground when it comes to solving the problems that come from technology. The proposal that more study is needed on the whole for technology and the effects of screen time, especially for teens.
Quiz Questions
How will the evolution and rapid advancements in technology continue to affect future generations?
How will technology continue to affect society in general on the whole?
Is technology and the internet truly only a self- control issue?
Discussion Questions
Do you think that the major problem with technology is peoples lack of overall self- control, or is technology just that much of a distraction in general?
Do you agree or disagree that we have already seen monumental changes in society with the implementation of technology and the internet in general throughout our relatively short time here on earth?
Works Cited
Boyd, Danah. "Blame Society, Not the Screen Time." The New York Times.
The New York Times, 11 July 2016. Web. 6 Dec. 2019.
Bergman, Chris. "Don't Limit Your Teen's Screen Time." The New York Times.
The New York Times, 16 July 2015. Web. 6 Dec. 2019.
Tynes, Brendesha, “Cyberbullying Is a Bigger Problem Than Screen Time Addiction.” New York
Times. New York Times, 24 Aug. 16. Web. 6 Dec. 2019.
Potenza, Marc. "Teens and Screen Time Is a Problem, But More Study Is Needed." New York
Times. New York Times, 16 July 15. Web. 6 Dec. 2019.
Young, Kimberly. "How to Regulate Your Child's Use of Technology at Every Age." New York
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Parents do have a challenge in deciding how to regulate their children's access to media, but "peoples lack of overall self- control" is the larger problem. If we want to raise mature adults who are capable of exercising judicious self-control of their media diets as well as other forms of consumption and behavior, we do need to achieve a sane balance of experiences and activities in the early years. This is not strictly a technology problem, it's the age-old human problem of how to live, how to cultivate the human virtues, etc. But technology, especially communications technology, has shown itself to be peculiarly addictive. We must learn the value of pushing away from the screens, and re-learn the value of immersion in the pre-technological natural world.
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