Nowadays, using technology, such as machines, gadgets, appliances, etc. is very rampant, (it's like a must). Almost all people from our population of 7.8 billion use these technologies.
Is technology really essential for humankind? Yes, of course. Most industries, companies and people depend on it. It functions a lot even just at home. (Imagine when you don't have cellphone, TV, radio...hmm.)
Since technology is a broad one, let's just talk about the perks and jerks of mobile phones.
Mobile phones are widely use, not just by adults but also by kids. Children nowadays, were exposed with phones.
Some Perks of Mobile Phones:
*Accessible Communication. Mobile phone is a very good medium of communication. You don't need to travel to check your loved ones, to submit urgent reports on work or to talk with other people.
*Academic Tool. Using phones in school is like a must nowadays. This is use for researching, serve as reference, tool for reports and other requirements, etc...
*Positive Convenience. Aside from the mentioned benefits of mobile phones in communication, mobile phones are also use in purchasing foods, gadgets, appliances, cosmetics and many more (market on phone).
*Entertainment. Mobile phones are packed with so much entertainment. There were games, social media, videos and so on. This is also good for relaxing times.
*Training Tool. There were applications in mobile phones that can be used to acquire new knowledge and skills, like for cooking variety of foods, technical support for different gadgets, health practices and the like. Young ones who were exposed to this applications showed positive outcome in acquiring good knowledge with different language
*Help to Gain Profit. A lot of earning sites and applications were established. It allow phone users like us to earn money from it.
Some Jerks of Mobile Phones:
*Laziness. Some people tend to be lazy caused by using mobile phones frequently. Routines such as traveling, walking, writing and more were not done as it is done normally.
*Lack of attention. When using mobile phones, our attention is on it. Sometimes, we did not notice or hear things properly which can cause miscommunication and worst, accidents.
*Prone to Scams. As earning sites boomed in the crowd, the number of scam sites, scammers and also scammed persons had also increased. So watch out people.
*Inappropriate Contents (for children). Without proper guidance, children may be prone to view or read inappropriate contents, specially on videos. Beware parents.
*Health Issues. Overusing of mobile phones can lead to different health issues, such as headaches, sleep disorder, depression, eyesight problems and cancer.
Mobile Phones are in deed essential in our living. It can help us in many ways. It can be used by young ones and adult. But remember, all things must be used with moderation.