As much as the older generations complain about kids being to into their devices, we'd probably be much worse without it. These complaints are usually just because they don't understand what our devices are capable of. Yes, there are times in which we can be completely consumed by it all but I'd rather that than complain about the ignorance in our generation.
Most of what people see is from behind the screen. They see us staring and scrolling but with everything open to us through our fingertips we could actually be looking at ANYTHING. I know some people who will get yelled to "stop texting" when actually they are reading a book online. There is a point where people can get too consumed but it's nothing to be guilted out off.
Through twitter I can get information about what's trending worldwide and see how people are discussing it. It gives me the information to grasp my attention and where to go to read more on topics. Adults shouldn't degrade us from our form of communication, it helps us keep up in the news and to keep advancing with the generations.
We should learn how to promote the exploration of media but also have a healthy amount of time with contact to device while also picking our head up to realize the world around us. I also think the older generations should learn that things will never go back to dial telephones and fireside chats and to just accept it.
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