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Today is like to talk about a social issue that I believe spans the globe. This issue is something that is happening in pretty much every developed country around the world. Thanks to the Internet and smartphones, we are able to connect to anyone anywhere in the world at any time. However, this has also created something that certain media is calling "smartphone zombies".
A smartphone zombie is a person who is constantly on their phone and who doesn't pay much attention to the world around them. People who talk about these "zombies" are saying that because the people are not taking time to experience the environments or people around them. This can affect people, especially children, in a very negative way.
I have seen children in elementary school with smartphones and it scares me. The Internet is filled with so many predators, unsafe images, and more that children could be exposed to. There are, of course, parental locks that can be put on the phones, but even those cannot 100% guarantee the safety of children. Also, relating to the zombie belief, children will spend more time playing online games or even talking to friends through their phones that they will ignore those who are physically around them. This could create strained or even distant relationships between parents and children.
Interacting with people helps children learn how to behave in society. The more time children spend in cyberspace, the less time they spend being present. "Being present" means actively listening and responding to the environment around you. If children are not present, they may miss out on chances to form the correct behavior for interaction with others. This could cause many problems in the future.
Overall, spending too much time on your smartphone is a negative thing. People must limit themselves and show restraint. We, as a people, must learn how to put the phones down and enjoy the world around us. There are so many things to see and experience in real life that we are missing out on because we are using our phones. Do you think you have become a smartphone zombie? Is there anything you want to change about your cellphone habits?
