The Dangers of Technology Being at Youth's Fingertips

1. Growing Up in a
Technological Time
The Dangers of Technology
Being at Youth’s Fingertips
By: Marjolaine Loiselle
(1)

2. Adults are no longer
the only generation
that use technology
(2)

3. “Elementary
aged children use
on average
hours per day of
entertainment
technology” [5]
7.5
(3)

4. “96 %have watched TV
90%have used a computer”
81%have played console video games
By 8 years old:
[1]
(4)

5. This problem
worsens daily
(5)

6. The Growth of Multi-
Purpose Technologies:
Ex:
Cell Phone’s
are not only
used for
making calls.
[2]
(6)

7. The “Cord Cutting” Phenomenon:
>Switching from Television to the Internet
“In 2014, over 7.6 million US households were
cord cutters” [6]
(7)

8. The
Issue?
This transition
makes it easier
for children to
watch more TV
This new
convenience
will give
children
another reason
to use
entertainment
technology
(3)

9. But why is this overuse of
Technology for children
concerning?
(8)

10. -Mental and Physical Health
Problems
-Decline in Academics
-Decline in Social
Connection
-Risk of Safety [7]
Effects: (9)

11. #1 Health
To maintain a
healthy lifestyle,
movement and
exercise are essential
[3]
Minimal energy
is required
during the use
of technology
(10)

12. An Increase in: [5]
ADHD
Developmental Delays
Sleep disorders
Depression
Anxiety Learning difficulties
Autism
Obesity
(11)

13. “In the last five years the use of
psychotropic medications has tripled for
2-4 year olds and quadrupled for
elementary school aged children.” [9]
(12)

14. Instead of
studying,
children are
using
technology for
entertainment
[4]
#2
Academics
(13)

15. “Nearly half of heavy media users report typically
earning C grades or lower”
“Nearly half of heavy media users report
typically earning C grades or lower” [8]
With all these
technological
distractions
grades are
suffering
(14)

16. #3 Social Connection:
“[Kids] are
connected with
others in the
virtual world, but
not in the real
world.” [7]
(15)

17. Bonds
between
children’s
friends and
families are
declining
[7]
(16)

18. Safety
#4 (17)
Howcan using the internet be unsafe?

19. “Over 5
million
Facebook
users are
under the
age of
10”[11]
(18)

20. “82% of online sex
crimes against
children, the sex
offenders used
social networking
sites to get
information about
the victims
preferences” [10]
(19)

21. Next time…
(20)
Encourage kids to ditch the iPad and grab something a
little less tech savvy

22. Works Cited:
[1] Conrad, Dr. Brent. "Statistics on Children's Use of TV, Internet, & Video Games -
TechAddiction." Statistics on Children's Use of TV, Internet, & Video Games -
TechAddiction. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
[2] Krashinsky, Susan. “Four ways Canadians are consuming media differently.” The Globe
and Mail. Print. 4 December, 2014.
[3] Kyungo, Kim. “Understanding Older Individuals’ Emotional Responses to New
Technology Associated With Healthy Lifestyle Choice.” Journal of Physical Education and
Sport. Print. June 2014.
[4] Richtel, Matt. "Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say." The New York
Times. The New York Times, 31 Oct. 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
[5] Rowan, Cris. "The Impact of Technology on the Developing Child." The Huffington
Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
[6] Strangelove, Michael. “Television’s Scariest Generation: Cord Cutter and Cord
Nevers.” University of Toronto Press. Print. 2015.

23. [7] Young-Wolff, By David. "Positive And Negative Impact Of Technology On
Children." My Essay Point Impact Of Technology On Children Comments. N.p., 14
Nov. 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
[8] “Kids’ Media Consumption Linked to Poor Grades." Study.com. N.p., 27 Jan. 2010.
Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
[9] “Mental Health Matters: How Technology Can Affect Your Mental Health."
Mental Health Matters: How Technology Can Affect Your Mental Health. N.p., n.d.
Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
[10] “The Four Negative Sides of Technology | Edudemic." N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct.
2016.
[11] “21 Completely Insane Social Media Statistics." The Content Factory. Content Fac,
n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.

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