the smartphone's impact on human interaction
Smartphone addiction, specifically among children and teenagers, is altering the way we interact with one another and develop our social skills. Studies show, that in the course of the past ten years children and teens are missing out on crucial socialization skills as a result from being glued to the screen. The consequences of this are very detrimental to one's social growth and development as a young adult. Direct human interaction is essential and helps a child grow emotionally and behaviorally and interact in ways needed in later life. These are lessons that cannot be learned through smartphone communication. Human interaction allows one to see the other person's emotional reaction and helps them to understand the appropriate response given the circumstance.
The consequences of smartphone addiction can lead to a disconnect with one's family. Psychologist, Sherry Turkle, claims that often times the children are the ones complaining of their parent's addiction and their "constant checking of emails." This saddening reality is detrimental to a family relationships and is the direct consequence of smartphone addiction.
The consequences of smartphone addiction can lead to a disconnect with one's family. Psychologist, Sherry Turkle, claims that often times the children are the ones complaining of their parent's addiction and their "constant checking of emails." This saddening reality is detrimental to a family relationships and is the direct consequence of smartphone addiction.