Why People Are So Reliant On Technology Nowadays

Despite people using technology for what it was intentionally made for they generally use it for entertainment purposes; at least many people in the digital generation do. Technology itself is not the culprit behind the negative effects of the misuse of technology, it’s how we use it that determines the outcome of whether or not it is beneficial. When used properly technology can provide proper learning services for students and people who are in general trying to learn about something in the world.

For people born during the newer generation it may be harder for them to understand proper uses for technology because they have grown up with the usage of technology; so much that it is now embedded within their lifestyle. Author Derrick Mears states, “Approximately 75 to 80% of homes containing a child between the ages of 11 and 18 have three or more televisions and Internet access. Between 14 and 20% of these homes have three or more computers, and over 50% have more than three digital video recorders. Gaming consoles are a staple in the households of children and adolescents as 28 to 35% have three or more. Over 80% of teenagers have their own cellular phone and MP3 player, 68% have their own television in their bedroom, and over 34% have their own computer" (Roberts, Foeher, & Rideout, 2005; Rosen, 2011). See here as explained in this quote access to technology for most children is relatively easy now. Along with easy access to technology comes the increased usage time on them which generally affects their lives. This in the long run contributes towards why America is seen as a lazy unfit country.

There are many factors that compile certain people of ages to become so reliant on technology. Determining whether or not people have the self control to deviate themselves away from the distractions in life (mainly entertainment wise) will result in the outcome of our society for better or for worse.

       Mears, Derrick. "The influence of technology in pop culture on curriculum and instruction: the iGeneration of children has a unique set of learning characteristics that must be taken into account when teaching." JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 83.8 (2012): 15+. Academic OneFile. Web. 26 Nov. 2012.

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