My Response to the New Yorker article: "Can we get kids off smartphones" by Jessica winter4/23/2024 I believe that smartphones can be dangerous for teens if they don’t maintain balance. I see both sides of the story about smartphones and whether or not they are bad. Phones can be used as tools to help in everyday life, connect with friends and family, and of course, cure boredom. But, if the teen does not maintain real life with their phone real big problems can ensue. For example, a teen could lose sense of direction and the world around them when looking at their phone, they could stop taking care of themselves, they could stop doing things that they used to find fun without their phone. They could start to experience things like depression, suicidal thoughts, insomnia, self-harm, self-hatred, low-self esteam, and body Dysmorphia. The author wrote, “interpreting low levels of anxiety as symptomatic of an anxiety disorder might lead to behavioral avoidance, which can further exacerbate anxiety symptoms.”
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Ally StoneI am Alexandra Stone, in my first year, starting High School at North Cross. I transferred here from James Madison Middle School, and I did home-schooling last year. I was born and spent my first 11 years in South Florida, and my family seems to move into a new house every few years. Black is my favorite color and I love journal writing. I was happy to be accepted so that I can get a good education here at North Cross. However, I am actually incredibly nervous about keeping up my good grades at such a great, but serious school. Photo by my mom, Ashleigh Stone. ArchivesCategories |