DEBATE: Technology has changed family relations

(introduction, argument 1):

A powerful tool, that contemporary society uses not only to entertain but also to communicate and educate is “Technology”

However, there’s no doubt technology within family life has its conflicts.

Technology can have a positive and negative effect on family closeness, it’s basically depends on their use.

We live in an era where communications make life easier: cell phone, chat, the Internet, social networks, etc., a group of innovating advances have made our daily lives a wealth of possibilities that did not count our ancestors.

Technology in today’s world offers a plethora of ways to communicate effectively, so that every member of family can keep in touch, from text messaging, skype, webcams, facebook, twitter and e-mails, the facilitation of communication has never been more available and we must take advantage on it.

(argument 2 rebuttal):

The irony of our time is that even though we have all the possible systems and many ways to connect, people feel more distant of their family.

Children in the world interact less  with their families and spend more  time in their rooms watching television, connected to the Internet and playing on the computer (technology in their hands). Many of the children seem to be living now a great isolation from their family, apparently to the advancement of technology.
New technologies: computers, internet and video games have replaced the family comunication.

We must be aware that we can not go against the technology, so the solution is in our hands. Rules, can help us to get a healthy relationship with our family. Children must understand that technology is a tool not a permanent way of life.

It is also important to consider the following guidelines in order not to lose family cohesion:
• No child should have a computer in their room. Computers should be located in common places such as the living room and study room.
• The connection times assigned to each member of the family must be respected
• There must be a schedule and a time of connection that is based on the age of each child.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner is a time of disconnection and meeting.
• They must not provide any personal data through the Internet.
However of these rules, it is important not to lose sight of what children are doing during the time they are connected to the internet

(argument, rebuttal):

Consequences of excessive use of technology:
1.-Stress. When you connect to the Internet as soon as you get home, the brain does not have time to relax after the day's activities; This generates a stress that can affect your concentration.
2.-Sleep. Using a laptop or mobile device at night can seriously affect sleep patterns.

3. Insulation. Excessive use of technology can lead to isolation while having the illusion of being real connections with others.
 4. Aggressiveness. The excesive use of internet can increase the rudeness and insensitivity.
5. Anxiety., When you need to be connected more and more time, you can even get addicted.

Conclusion:

The computer and the internet can be a good resource for developing the abilities and intelligence of our children as it provides them with many learning moments, but it is important to do it in a dosed and responsible way.
"The influence of technology on family dynamics is remarkable, but if there is a good level of communication, the technology is positive. On the other hand, if communication is bad, technology can distract the members of the family.

Technology is part of daily life, but for our mental health you should not abuse of it and you should reduce its use.