Cell+Phone+Bridget

Technology today has come such a long way from just ten years ago. One of the biggest advances in technology over the years though, is the cell phone. There are many kinds of Cell phones: flip phones, smartphones, touchscreen ands many more. It seems like just about everybody has one. There are many advantages to cell phones. They improve communication very much. They allow you to communicate with friends and family members or anyone with a cell phone almost instantaneously through text message, calls even emails for smart phones. Having a cell phone could give a child more freedom because their parents know that they can call if they are in trouble. A disadvantage is that sometimes teens get to involved with their cell phones that they don’t pay attention to what is really happening. It also might deter them from wanting to play outside or get exercise. Many teens, if asked might say that they cannot live without their cell phone. But, many of our parents had to do just that. Although they may have had a cell phone, it was big bulky and did not text. So, the answer is that they would be able to live without a cell phone if they were already adapted to doing so. Today, most preteens and teens all have a cell phone for various reasons. My family thinks that they are important devices to have so that we can stay in contact with each other and make sure that we are all safe. My parents like me to bring mine to school and keep it in my book bag just in case. Many other families share this belief. Although cell phones can be wonderful things they can make kids fall into peer pressure. For example they can get texts from their friends saying telling them to do something and many other things that could be bad for the victim. Many people are also cyber bullied via cell phones. This makes people kids feel bad about themselves. Cell Phones are sold to us through television commercials, radio ads, billboards and many other things. Friends also advertise their cell phones without even knowing it. Kids also fall under peer pressure because they think that they have to have one because everyone else does. Cell Phones have impacted our society a great deal. Some people have become so obsessed with their phones that they don’t pay attention to what is really going on in front of them and people text and call each other instead of meeting in person. Although, social life can be improved because plans with friends can be made easier. Also, work can be done faster with the use of blackberries so that business men and women can email, work and go on the internet on the go. In conclusion, I think that cell phones are a great advance in technology. They help people communicate and keep up with their friends. I think that they will be greatly improved in future years but are already very “High-tech”. They are extremely helpful in many areas of your life.