Does Technology Make Us More Lonely

Written in The New York Times, the journalist goes on asking over and over if technology makes us feel more alone. It’s a compelling article that examines the way we live our lives glued to the screen and social media. We’re almost living in a dystopian world that is so often portrayed in our books and movies, we’re living in a culture that is completely obsessed with viewing our lives than actually living it. This isn’t just a problem with adults, it’s our children’s lives. It’s the first time ever where children are being born into the age of technology and information. They know life only to be this; it’s our job, our responsibility as a society to teach children life is meant to be lived not looking down and missing out on what’s going on around them.

      Parents of tweens, probably need to be the most aware of this problem. For those families who allow their children to have phones and tablets, it’s important to create a balance of technology play time. Letting your children sit and play for hours on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, you need to be aware of the severe consequences; your child is missing out on life. These outside influences are shaping our youth and physically rewiring and shaping their brain due to constant screen time. This is the first time children are expected to have shorter life spans than their parents because of an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle.

(image via google, article via new york times)