Cell Phones: Gift From God or Menace to Society?

Using cell phones has innovated society so much in our time and it is a great thing but can also be create negative outcomes. We can now look up things in a split second and be able to talk to anyone around the world by the push of a button. But we are also becoming very disconnected from the real world.

We are able to talk to anyone and stay connected really easily these days. Many people stay connected to long distance family and friends. Some families are split apart because of military or work and they are able to video chat and text now because of cell phones. If we didn’t have cell phones, people would be completely cut off from their families. We are also able make new friends and create new relationships through the use of a cell phone and social media. So cell phones are a very positive innovation for many people.

Cell phones can also be a very negative thing. Many teens are becoming very disconnected from the world. They walk down the halls looking down at their phones and not looking up talking to others. They avoid talking to people around them by acting like they are texting or get on social media. Teens are unable to create and maintain actual conversations in person now. They feel too awkward and feel it is easier to just type whatever you want to say. This also creates an easy window for cyber- bullies. People can hide behind screens and say whatever they want to someone. They don’t have to face the reactions so it’s easier.  This creates conflicts for many people. A lot of people have commit suicide because of cyber-bullying alone.

All in all, the use of cell phones can be very positive but also very negative. It all depends on your perspective of it. Many teens would believe cell phones are gifts from God. Others may believe they are a menace to society and ruining the way people communicate. There are some who are neutral. They like the use of cell phones but also see the negative effects. Now you can decide. Vote in the poll to the side.