I consider cell phones to be dangerous. They are dangerous to your safety, your family, social life and driving attention.
Today, everyone has a cell phone, regardless of their age or gender. Every year, parents give their children more cell phones, and the average child’s age is getting younger. Cell phones are a greater danger to teens as they begin driving. Texting and driving can be a dangerous habit for some teens, despite efforts to stop it.
The risk is not limited to teens. Many people, regardless of age, use their phones, check their emails and send text messages while driving. The number of cell phone-related deaths is increasing each year. When will enough be enough? When will cell phone use while driving become mandatory? There are fines, but they don’t seem enough to make people stop putting themselves and others in danger.
Cell phone usage is also a danger to families. The home life of children and adults is negatively affected by their constant use of cell phones. Family dinners are no longer sacred times for everyone to talk about important matters. There are phones in the mix: a child playing a computer game, a parent checking email, while another kid texts a pal. Parents can’t have meaningful conversations with their kids if they are all glued to their phones.
Cell phone usage also affects social behavior. Communication is different now. Texting is used for bullying and breaking up. The latest games allow people to avoid talking to one another. The digital age has transformed our society into one where everyone is glued to their devices. Apps that allow you to order a chai nonfat latte with no interaction from a barista limit your social interactions. When will people stop communicating with anyone other than their phones? How long before we become completely dependent on our mobile phones?
I also think that mobile phones are partly to blame. From the age of two to three, children start using their parent’s mobile phone. Children get used to the instant, colorful results they receive when they touch something. Instant gratification is at its worst. It’s a big problem when kids are in school. They can’t concentrate on history because it doesn’t give them anything fun and colorful.
I think that cell phone use is dangerous. Not just physically, but also emotionally, socially, and mentally. It is important to limit cell phone usage and ban them from cars.
