Is Technology Ruining our Families?

Technology seems to be taking over our world more and more everyday. Everywhere you go you see smartphones, tablets and computers, it seems like everyone has them! Although these things are fun to use, Psychologist are starting to realize that these devices that we thought were harmless may be messing up our family time or social life.

Many experts and psychologists have studied whether or not technology does in fact decrease the time that we spend with our family and friends, or perhaps even increase the time spent together. I think there could be two sides to this argument according to who you are. For example, some families use things such as their iPad as a way to interact with their family; playing games together or video chatting with someone out of town. But others are so obsessed with their phones and computers that they rarely are seen without them. And I will admit, these things are amazing, never before have we been able to see and talk to someone who lives in another country with a click of a button, or see exactly where on friends are at any moment of the day. (which is honestly a little creepy) But when we become addicted to these high tech toys they start to become a problem.

As I researched this topic, I read others opinions on the subject and what they are doing to try and stop or reduce how much their family is using their phones and computers. Many families are starting to set up places or times in their house where digital devices are not allowed. Others are taking it a step further and not only making their kids unplug from their phones, but are doing more family activities during this time. Are these devices becoming a problem in your house? Some of our family friends are testing this out and not allowing anything with a screen to be used during certain hours of the day, and not allowing them at the dinner table. As you can see in the picture, our family hasn't exactly jumped on the bandwaggon yet. But as technology increases, and more products come out, I believe this problem will continue to grow and technology will begin to take over our live. So even though these things are fun to use, family time is essential, so spend time with loved ones while you can.

This is the website I used while using my computer to write this blog...ironic isn't it?
http://butler.osu.edu/topics/family-and-consumer-sciences/news/tuned-in-or-tuned-out-how-is-technology-affecting-your-family