The Fast Growing Downfall of Teenagers “Social Media is addictive precisely because it gives us something which the real world lacks: it gives us immediacy, direction, and value as an individual.” said David Amerland, a British journalist. Social media is becoming a problem in society. On average, adolescents spend over 11 hours per day exposed to electronic media (Shapiro). If one was to add an 7 hour school day and 6 hours of sleep to the amount above they would end up with 24 hours. A whole day of going to school, sleeping, and being addicted to their phones. Although much of the 11 hours of electronic media may be used at school or work, that does not excuse the fact that technology is taking over people’s lives. Although some people believe …show more content…
Information is easier to access than ever before. A student is able to find help for their homework with ease (Health). They no longer need to take long hour to search in books for even the smallest bit of information. With a tap of their fingers, the information that may have taken hours to find in books in now right in front of them. Moreover, communication among peers is also another factor that has improved. Instant communication has become faster and has improved the lives of not only of teenagers. Teenagers are able to stay connected with their peers and compare homework or just talk about life. With 75% of all teenagers having access to a smartphone, group projects or discussions are suddenly easy (Health). Technology also benefits the parent along with the student. Parents and their children are able to easily communicate if a schedule change has happened or if student becomes sick. It has also been important in emergencies and medical …show more content…
Students want to stand out but also fit in (Shapiro). But as technology begins to take over every aspect of life, it is becoming increasingly difficult for teenagers to pick up and understand body language and this makes it challenging for teenagers to read other people. Additionally, student may act differently online than in person because of these imperative and decreasing social skills. For example, a student who may be outgoing online may reserve themself in face to face conversation (Austin). In addition to the lack of verbal communication, teenager’s identity are often influence upon the opinions of others, which is known as the conformity effect (Wolpert). People want to be liked by others, especially teenagers who are trying to find out what they are meant to do in life. The conformity effect shows the importance of peer acceptance
Many teenagers believe that they should be what people want them to be, this is mainly because they believe that society will not accept them. Members of society also judge’s people on what they wear or a person’s appearance, for example people that
We live in a society in which conformity is not only encouraged but often rewarded. As my grandfather used to always say, “It’s the [penguin] who is different that gets left out in the cold.” Sure, many try to push the narrative that we ought to lead, and that being divergent is what makes one “special.” But while this may be true in a purely academic sense, socially, those who do not abide by unspoken norms are typically outcast as pariahs; they are considered the “undesirables.” As such, many teenagers change their personality by emulating others in attempt to gain acceptance into certain social cliques.
According to research, students in similar social circles have similar levels grades, leadership, and engagement. In my own experience, I have noticed high schoolers conform particularly to their friend’s desires. Even from simple things such as getting the same meal at lunch, students are constantly bending to the expectations of others. Yet, Robbins describes how we are set up to conform from childhood, and these studies of conformity prove it. In Asch’s study of conformity, he shockingly found that many people will give the wrong answer to an obvious question if everyone else gives that answer before them.
The persuasive article Individuality vs Conformity argue, that teenagers should find a healthy middle between Individuality and Conformity. The author supports his/her analysis by describing how the high school students act towards non-conformist students. The author 's purpose is to show high school students that it’s ok to be different and themselves in order so that they learn to love themselves. The author writes in a emotional style for the readers of high school students and others interested in the topic of Conformity and Individuality.
With technology, students can learn at home instead of in government schools, and they are able to learn at their unique pace, and process more information because it is readily available to
Conformity is often an effect of peer pressure. Especially in teens, peer pressure is very prominent, and submission occurs from a teens’ need to belong within a group or community. “Adults and adolescents often adjust their behaviour and opinions to peer groups, even when they themselves know better.... In the current study, the researchers found that children conformed their public judgment of a situation to the judgment of a majority of peers in spite better knowledge” (Disclosing par. 2).
In her essay, “I Had a Nice Time with you Tonight, on the app,” Jenna Wortham believes that social media apps are a helpful way to connect. Wortham swears by apps and is grateful that she can communicate with her boyfriend who is three thousand miles away. Yet some may challenge the view that Social Media apps are a reliable and effective method of communicating, Sherry Turkle stresses people are substituting online communication for face-to-face interaction. Although Turkle may only seem of concern to only a small group of people, it should in fact concern anyone who cares about the negative effects social media can have on people. In her eyes, nothing can replace person-to-person communication.
One good thing about social media is That it strengthens our relationships. One reason why time should be limited for teenagers is that, in the article Internet addiction too much time online It says,"For youth on the high-end of the scale spending this much time with media online and offline rob them from real-world experiences and may result in lower grades increase the risk for depression cut
Children has been raised in era of technology. It has a negative impact on student’s education shown by their behavior and they’re brain. Education is been important aspect for human beings because they get better jobs and they can have better life, but if some distraction comes in their way and destroys it, then human brain does not fully cooperate with it. It has become an important thing in our life which can harm us and our brains. But, it also changed daily lives and technology affects the memories towards short-term and long-terms.
Conformity and the ideas that surround it have many benefits for people because it creates company for others. The opposing side may argue that conformity does not create companionship,but they would be very mistaken,conformity brings people together which allows them and the people surrounding to grow relationships with others. All throughout life kids will learn that “Conformity is part of adolescence, and some of it is normal,” said Ms. Sherman, who prefers the term “peer influence” to “peer pressure.” “It’s how teenagers learn the rules of how to communicate and how to develop relationships. ”(Rabin)
Multiple countries throughout the world have internet access at their fingertips and are able to find the answer to their questions instantly. “As of June 2017, 51% of the world’s population has internet access. In 2015, the International Telecommunication Union estimated about 3.2 billion people, or almost half of the world’s population, would be online by the end of the year” (Gordon). Billions of people use the Internet each and every day to research topics, check their social media, and communicate. The nation as a whole has become extremely dependent on technology to do their work and survive through the day.
While Teenagers feel that social media is more important than the real world its alot of negative effects of social media. One is that it can take over brain cells and effect mental and physical health. Being On social media every day, every hour, and every minute can really cause damage to your brain cells. Our brain grows as when learn new things and when we learn the new things it changes after we done experienced it. It Changes the way we think and feel.
Cell Phones: The average teenager who gets on their phone, just for a second, each hour has the same mind as a 30 year old cocaine addict. Teens have their minds tricked into thinking they can’t live without their cell phones and social media. Teens need to be able to talk to and connect with others and learn face-to-face communication skills. Nowadays teens can get harmed very easily, and teens do not really know who is on the other side of the screen. Studies have shown that phones can ruin lives with the blink of an eye.
Nevertheless, social media plays a huge role in our society, it connects people all over the world, provides an opportunity to work or study being at home and it gives space for self-expression. Involving in numerous sorts of social media has become a daily activity for most teenagers and grown-ups. According to a survey, 22% of adolescents log on to their preferred social media site more than ten times a
Social networking addiction are growing among teenagers. They are spending more time on social media rather than communicate with others in their daily life. If uncontrolled by parents, young peoples can get addicted to social network. C. Someone who stressed and depressed will easily cause social networking addiction, consequently it may leads to many problems which is wasting time and social isolation. II.