The document discusses how technology impacts teenagers both positively and negatively. Socially networking websites and phones can distract from schoolwork but also allow connectivity. The internet provides access to information but excessive use of gaming can undermine empathy. Overall, the key is managing screen time through schedules and limits to maximize benefits and reduce risks to development.

1. Technology in Teenagers
BY: DANIELLE
EVERAGE

2. How does the internet negatively affect
teenagers?
 Social networking websites can distract teenagers
causing homework not getting done, grades to drop,
and the development of unhealthy social skills due to
hiding behind a screen.
 Teenagers can open up on social networking
websites so much easier than in person because they
are hidden behind a screen.

3. How does internet positively affect teenagers?
 The internet is a powerful search engine.
 The internet is a way to find credible information.
 Working from home is another positive affect of the
internet. This allows people to work and spend time
with family at the same time.
 Skype is an easy, cheap way to keep in touch with
family that live out of town. This can save money
instead of traveling a bunch.

4. Managing time on the internet
 When teenagers have irregular patterns of how much
time is spent on the internet you know they are using
the internet for research and school.
 If teenagers are on the internet all day everyday they
are usually on social networking websites and
browsing the internet.
 Make a schedule.

5. How do phones negatively affect teenagers?
 Applications on smart phones can distract teenagers.
 Games can suck them in and teens can go on not
realizing how long they have been playing a
particular game.
 Texting can take up teenagers time.
 Texting gives teenagers the chance to cheat in school
and possibly wreck while driving.

6. How do phones positively affect teenagers?
 Not all applications are bad for teens. There are
educational applications that can help teenagers
learn.
 Some can increase SAT scores and increase grades.
 Texting can be positive by sending quick reminders
and being able too text when people are in quiet
places and cannot receive/send calls.
 Emergency situations as well.

7. Managing teenagers time on their phones
 Picking a data plan with a reasonable amount of
talking time and texting.
 Turning the phone off while doing school work.
 Having a time the phone turns on and off.

8. How do video games negatively affect teenagers?
 Parents do not realize what they are buying their
teens.
 Parents also do not realize how much time their
teens spend playing video games.
 Violent games can cause aggressive behavior.
 Empathetic feelings in real life can be lost.
 Reactions to real life tragedies can be viewed as
humorous.
 Solving problems with violence, screaming, and
threats.

9. How do video games positively affect teenagers?
 Increase problem-solving, mental skills, and being a
team player.
 Quick, fast instincts increase.
 Proves teenagers to become safer drivers.
 Some games train pilots.
 Help teenagers learn other languages.

10. Managing time with video games
 Setting a limit on the time teenagers can spend
playing video games.
 Make a schedule
 Take away the games if it keeps distracting
teenagers.

11. Technology
 There are pros and cons to everything throughout
life and technology is a prime example of negative
affects and positive affects.