HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY

AFFECTS TEENS?

Submitted by: Yoshi Flynne Cunning

Submitted to: Mrs. Damsy A. Kilito

Date Submitted: October 27, 2016

This report would not have been successful without the valuable and countless

contributions of many individuals. I express my genuine appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to

each and every one who in different ways helped in the accomplishment of this report.

- Mostly to the Almighty Father for the immeasurable love, grace, blessings and

protection. With his presence, I was able to finish this report.

- Mrs. Damsy Kilito, my teacher in English for Academic and Proffesional Purposes

who taught me, helped me, guided me and patiently gave advices on how to make a

report.

- Brennan Clarke Cunning, my youngest brother, for his greatness on operating gadgets

that gave me this idea for this report.

- Mrs. Emily B. Marrero, my aunt for the unending support and for the information that

she gave that helped me in finishing this report.

Introduction . . . . 1

Objectives . . . . 1

Main Body . . . . 1

Appendices . . . . 2

References . . . . 2

Definition of Terms

1. Technology – a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc., that is created by technology

2. Cell phones – a small telephone that people can take with them and use outside their

homes

3. Computers – an electronic machine that can store and work with large amounts of

information

4. Video games – an electronic game in which players control images on a television or

computer screen
 Introduction

Technology is an integral part of nearly every teenager's life most especially that our era

is called “technology era”. From cell phones and video games to computers and television, the

use of technology affects teens positively and negatively. Depending on the source of

technology, teens can make the most of its effect on their lives through responsible use. This

report contains the effects of technology on teen agers.

Objectives

- To tell the reasons why teens are addicted or drawn to technologies.

- To tell the positive and negative effects of technology on teens

- To tell some solutions for the negative effects of technology on teens

- To encourage the teens to not abuse the use of technology

Main Body

Almost all teens use technology every day. That raises the question “Is the use of

technology affecting teens in a positive way or a negative way?” As a fellow teen, in my daily

life, I use technology constantly. Either in school or outside of school. I feel teens rely on today’s

technology to heavily that it may be having harmful effects on teens.

In this so called ‘technology era” no matter if you don’t realize it or not there is a monster

that will never be destroyed. That monster is technology. Teens these days are being suffocated
by the internet, cell phones, and texting. 

Many teens carry cell phones and find they have become dependent on them to stay

connected to friends and the outside world. Keeping in touch with parents and friends is

important, but it shouldn't consume the majority of a teen's time. Their time to spend outdoors

with friends and family members is hindered by cell phones as the teen get addicted to cell

phone. Texting also has taught teens to abbreviate words that has affected their spelling and

makes teens make careless mistakes in spelling in class or in school. These habits are formed if

teens are not guarded or watched over on what they are using their phone for. Disallowing the

use of cell phone during meals and while making home works are some ways parents should

implement to their teens to control their use of their cell phones to regulate their appetite for

constant connection via cell phone.

Teens need computers for many academic assignments and research projects. However, some

teens find it difficult to stay on task with the temptation of surfing the web for anything from

games to inappropriate websites. Many teens spend hours online, e-mailing, instant messaging,

downloading music and updating social networking pages. All of this access can be dangerous.

Teens who abuse the Internet can lose sight of priorities such as academic performance and

relationships and they lose the interest in books. Parents must keep the computer in an open area

of the household such as a desk in the living room for them to monitor their children’s internet

activity.

Video games can help teens unwind and release anxiety as long as gaming isn't excessive.

Videos do help teens open up their imagination but also affects the teens negatively if abused. A

regular habit of spending 2 or more hours every day playing video games can lead to attention
issues at school and poor academic performance. Also, violent video games can desensitize teens

to the realities of war and crime. Game ratings for age-appropriate content should be taken

seriously by teens and should be strictly permitted by parents because teens are still developing

cognitive brain-function, which includes the ability to reason and decipher morally sound

behavior.

Many teens prefer to watch television or play on the computer rather than to go outside

for physical recreation activities. This can lead to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Too much

media at home makes it too easy for teens to default to inactivity. Addiction to watching

television also hinders the teens on developing their social aspects for they mostly spend their

time inside the house watching instead of socializing with other teens. To control the teens, I

recommend that parents establish a “screen-free” zones at home by eliminating televisions,

computers and video games in children's bedrooms, by turning off the television at designated

times or during dinner, and by spending time with the teens for family bonding.

Some teens addicted to technology and social media are the ones who don’t feel the love

of their parents because it’s either they are busy or their family is broken. If their parents are

nowhere around, they have no one to tell their feelings and these may start their liking to

technology or social media because they are able to express their feelings and emotions. So to

prevent this case, parents must make some time to spend with their children no matter how busy

they are.

Technology will always be in our lives. Technology is good because it connects us with

our family, with our friends, and with other people but we must not let these technologies to

cause us problems.
 Appendices

[Date]

Dear peer, I would like to seek your opinion on the effect of technology on teens. Please

answer the following questions honestly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Truly Yours,

Yoshi

1. In writing an essay, do you sometimes shortcut some words as you do in texting?

___Yes ___No

2. What would you prefer to do on weekends or after classes if there are no household

chores?

a. Stay at home and play with your cell phone

b. Play sports with friends

3. If you are required to research on a certain topic, would you consult:

a. Internet?

b. Books?

c. People?

4. How many hours at night do you spend in playing your gadgets? ________________

5. Do you sometimes forget to eat when playing with your gadgets?

___Yes ___No
 6. Would you prefer to capture the lecture written on the board using the camera of your

phone rather copying it in your notes?

___Yes ___No

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References/ Sources