Essay On Influence Of Technology On Teenagers

Liberal Studies
Independent Enquiry Studies

Title:
The Influence of Technology on Hong Kong Teenagers

Acknowledgement
I would like to say special thanks to the following people for their utmost help and guidance. Without their cooperation, it would not be possible for me to finish my project effectively.

My Teachers I would like to thank them especially my LS teachers as they spent a lot of their quality time in guiding me to finish the project.
Respondents of the Questionnaire I would like to thank them also for helping me to get first hand data from them. It was extremely useful.
My Parents I would like to thank them as they gave me different ideas and shared their experience with me also.

Content

Chapter 1 Introduction

It is a lot more convenient and time-saving to talk to your friends on phone instead of virtually meeting them. Schoolwork such as projects and research can be done through computers. Moreover, technology helps teenagers to keep update with the current news through improvement in technology in mass media.

There is not only positive impacts of technology on teenagers but there are negative impacts as well. Addiction to technology such as late night texting, gaming for excessive period of time is common among teenagers. Moreover, using too much technology can lead to losing sight of priorities such as academic performances and relationships. In addition, it results in loss of eye sight, sedentary lifestyle as well as obesity.

All of the above impacts cause a worry for both parents and teenagers. They are in a state of dilemma whether technology influences teenagers in a positive or negative way. There is a hot debate about it in Hong Kong. Parents can monitor their children’s time spent on technology such as internet, mobiles, computer etc. Also, teenagers can control their usage of technology by balancing between studies, sports and leisure.
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