My Response to the New Yorker article: "Can we get kids off smartphones" by Jessica winter

It is no surprise that smartphones are dangerous for teens. Along with the article’s research and stance on phones, I completely believe that it is negative. On the other hand, as much as I wish we could get rid of phone usage and lower depression rates and other issues, It is nearly impossible. “Despite the general consensus about kids and phones, the increasing reliance of schools on tablets and laptops means that most students are simply trading one screen for another, with many remaining glued to some permutation of social media.” I think this point is very important to consider, because as much as phones may be damaging towards us, other devices are just as bad. In a world filled with technology, I don’t think it is logical to completely rid teens of phones because they will be able to do  similar activities on other devices. Laptops, iPads, and other devices pose the same threat as phones, and I don’t think it’s possible to just get rid of all these devices, when we use them everyday. I think there should be a balance, however, and I think we truly need to help teens who are addicted.  

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