Sana Razzaq

 INTRODUCTION Most of the parents are much worried about current technology effects on children as well as teens. Undoubtedly, technology has made life easier and makes the world faster. But it is adversely affecting the generation and it is the first generation that can’t imagine life without the internet and technology. IMPACT ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Social media like Facebook, twitter and many other social websites has reduced human interaction. The children spending almost 10 to 12 hours is becoming common in society. The social development of children is the biggest issue in this synergy. Overuse of smart phones is badly affecting their ability to learn. The human mind is becoming less intelligent and lazier. The psychological issues are increasing day by day. The children of age 15 to 20 which is the ideal age to discover the world and science are indulged in antisocial activities. Family norms are almost vanished in the current generation. The financial status, success and fame are the things which have encapsulated teen’s mind. The creativity of the human mind is no more important in front of these online gadgets. PHYSCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS Children under age 5 to 7 using most of the time, smart phone screen may impair the ability of a child’s development for science and math problem. According to a researcher in America excessive use of technology may also interfere with the human ability of empathy and problem solving skills due to lack of human interaction. Online gaming has lessened the importance of hand activities that play major role in science inventions which is the biggest lose 21st century is going to have. Children that are involved in cellphones, social websites and other technologies have less family closeness and are weak in a face to face conversation and interaction. Their ability to learn new things is also affected by technology because children can learn more in peer groups of outdoor activities rather than on smart phones. POSITIVE POTENTIAL OF TECHNOLOGY As a matter fact, technology has positive aspects as well. It helps children with learning things quickly and gives courage to communicate without hesitation. Technology helps to connect with extended family and provide a platform to practice expertise. It also benefits the teens in problem solving and critical thinking through online games and puzzles. Technology is also a source of developing imaginary skills by using different apps and software. It also helps in classrooms for a presentation and increases interaction of students with the course. TECHNOLOGY AS A ROLE MODEL In addition to that, Technology also creates social and political awareness among teens through political shows on television, blogs and other articles on social websites. Different personalities in the media became a role model for teens that teaches different norms and behavior according to the situation. Online counseling is the major advantage among teens. Short videos on internet develop the communication skills and provide professionalism that helps with future planning. Career counseling is the biggest issue among children causing different psychological issues that is somehow resolved by online teachers appointed for specially this task. It creates the confidence of self-expression in teens as well. NEGITIVE IMPACTS OF GADETS Conversely media have adverse impacts as well. It has widespread antisocial and psychological effects. As a result, the society is going to have a generation of lazy and emotionally distracted children and teens. Is causes obesity, decrease in physical exercises and health problems. Due to health issues the whole year of student hangs in the balance. The increase in screen time causes depression, anxiety and aggression. Excessive use of electronic devices causes back pain and headache. INTERACTUAL EFFECTING SIDE OF ADVANCEMENT Children who use excessive technology may me a good searcher, but they can’t be a good learner or their ability to memorize things decreases. Teens that use inappropriate technology may lack in imaginations and brain storming. The major drawback of technology is a safety risk. Hacking now-a-days causing a greatest social issue in society as it misuses personal information. The wastage of time is the biggest lose and it may lead towards social media addiction.  Despite all the worst effect is online bullying. ONLINE BULLYING Online bullying is a type of bullying that takes place through electronic media as well as social networking websites. It occurs through text messages, comments over social media and different sites where people interact and communicate with others. It includes bad or harmful comments, rumors, and false statements about other intentionally. Furthermore, it includes disclosing someone’s personal information without permission. NEGITIVITY CAUSED BY BULLYING Online bullying results in a number of deficiencies in one that were not known by previous generations. The victims of online bullying adopt emotional and physiological issues. Anxiety, fear, depression and self-esteem are the significant issues among teens. Bullying also disturb their academic record. They remain stressed out whole day worrying about their homes as bullies can access their personal information. Bad comments over a picture make someone feel embraced and being humiliated. Suicides are increasing in number due to bullying and commenting on others. BULLYING A CONTINOUS PROCESS As a result of bullying victims sometimes forget their own importance and value. They start changing themselves to avoid being insulted. For instance, a boy starts dieting and harms his self just to get rid of the situation. Often victim adopts the behavior for revenge and get trapped in bullying cycle. They became irritated and start hating life. They don’t even like family members and gap start increasing among social relationships. When kids don’t have friends it makes the situation worse and they start feeling alone and isolated. ROLE OF SOCIETY AGAINST BULLYING Concluding all, it becomes obvious to take steps for online bullying. As a society we are responsible to report bullying, whether big or small. Find out the source person and he or she should be reported to authorities as soon as possible. As a parent, we can install different monitoring software on the child’s computer in order to take notice of every action, although it’s better to be honest with the children. Society should not allow any online bullying activity and strictly act against it. But the major step we can take is to come closer to children and make them easy to think that they are not alone and give them such a comfortable space so they can share all their matters with parents. This is how we can save society against online bullying. References Books with Single Author: Sherri Gordon (2017). Technology a curse to youth. In-text reference: (Sherri Gordon 2017) Ashely.M. Misuse of technology and remedies. In-text reference: Ashely.M. Amanda Lenhart (2007). Anonymous book. In-text reference: (Amanda Lenhart 2007) Janna Anderson (2001). Modifier. In-text reference: (Janna Anderson 2001) WEBSITIES: Bullying UK family lives (2009). Effects of bullying and steps to be taken against it. http://www.bullying.co.uk/cyberbullying/effects-of-cyberbullying/ US National Institute of Health(23 February 2015) . Technology that lay negative impact on health and thinking process of child. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC-/