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

4/23/2024

I do believe that smartphones are dangerous to teenagers. I feel that they can take away critical moments and time away from younger kids. Smartphones are also good for kids so they can communicate and be more in touch with the world. But I do think these devices can set up a bad mindset for the younger generation. I also believe that smartphones are bad for kids because they lower our attention span. Many people watch these 10- to 15-second videos for hours upon hours. It is pretty much useless other than it is an easy escape. Most kids also lose sleep because they mindlessly scroll on their phones to find something to do. “Many teens are aware that smartphones disrupt their sleep, their moods, and their self image.” This quote proves my point that smartphones are a disruption of early life.

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