Question

as a human development expert, will compose a brief presentation/speech to parents of adolescents and discuss some of the dangers of technology in today's world. You will also give those parents some guidance as to how to control the effects of technology in their adolescent's life. also, You may choose to discuss one of the following:

1. How excessive internet use interferes with the development of critical thinking.

2. How internet use can become an addiction - signs, symptoms, and solutions.

3. What research says about adolescents and violent video games - and what can parents do?

Answer 1

1. Excessive internet use interferes with the development of critical thinking as this leads to a loss of focus i.e. concentration as the web never encourages us to slow down. It keeps us in a state of perpetual mental locomotion. For any critical thinking, we need attentive modes of thought that underpin contemplation, reflection, and introspection.
2. Internet use can become an addiction - signs, symptoms include; neglecting or ignoring important responsibilities in favor of going online. Deterioration of the quality of life. Other people in-house been concerned about how much Internet I use. Becoming defensive about your time spent online. Keeping a log of the time that you do spend online can control internet usage. Having an extensive support network to help you through the difficult times when you are most vulnerable and susceptible to using the internet. Substituting internet usage with healthy activities like going for a walk, reading a book, calling a friend etc.
3. According to researchers adolescents when they watch violent video games become aggressive. Parents can restrict the kids from watching these violent video games by engaging with the kids and providing them with alternatives like making the kids play games like soccer, helping them make friends.