We live in an increasingly technology-mediated society. Because of this, people are discouraged from physically spending time with others, going outside, walking, reading, using or trusting their natural perceptions, and experiencing their immediate environment. I am.
Technology floods us with information and images and does not allow us to think or feel for ourselves. It captures our personal reality and manipulates our behavior both covertly and openly. It is clear to me that in Western society, technology is a god that many people love to worship.
Human flourishing does not come from technology, but the opposite. Rather, it is born in a nest of truth, goodness, and mercy. From this nest we fly to freedom.
You should try to be informed when consenting to consumption. Especially in a world driven by greed, a clear lack of morality, and a desire for power. This applies to everything from health to food, technology, ideology to entertainment. We should ask ourselves: Who will benefit? Who benefits from this? Is it physically, emotionally, mentally harmful? Will it disrupt my personal relationships? You need it?
We ignore, or worse, don’t want to know, the impact our products and services have on ourselves, our families, and our communities. We are gullible and foolishly trusting when it comes to our desires. This is especially true when marketers intentionally appeal to our hedonic tendencies.
Children’s educators have a duty of care to young students. Parents have a duty of care and a duty to protect their children from mental, emotional and physical harm. Another duty of parents is to provide for their children and raise them into healthy, capable adults with an eye toward a future world in which the spirit of all goodness reigns supreme.
We encourage parents to consider the impact of technology on their children’s well-being. Some have. The majority don’t. This is not correct. A significant amount of harmful technology is used by and against children. For example, excessive screen time can lead to obesity, inappropriate sleep schedules and sleep deprivation, behavioral problems, delayed language and social skill development, violence, attention problems, and decreased study time. . Does this look familiar?
In an ideal world, national or supranational regulators would conduct appropriate research into the impact of technology products on people and society before they are brought to market. We believe they are not harmful. In most cases, standards are set by the regulated industry itself, so that trust can be misplaced.
Another example is Wi-Fi and smartphone radiation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program conducted his 10-year study called “Mobile Phone Radio Frequency Emissions” in 2018. I’ll just say, “What did the study find?” The section makes for tough reading. There is also a lot of research showing that non-ionizing radiation from Wi-Fi devices is a cause for concern.
Parents and educators should do their own research. They also need to consider that they are role models for the children in their care.
Mothers in our Western society certainly carry an enormous burden. They are educators of last resort, 24/7 caregivers, meal providers, housekeepers, homemakers who work full-time or part-time, and more.
Young children are growing up in a society that glorifies entitlement and demands constant attention while misbehaving. Parents need a break, and these days that means putting kids in front of smartphones, tablets, TV screens, and older kids playing online games. This revelation confuses the sensitive minds of children. Parents will tell you that it’s a vicious cycle because too much screen time leads to poor behavior in their children.
Something is very wrong and we need to break the downward spiral of technology dependence. One idea is for educational institutions, such as elementary, middle and high schools, to introduce a technology-free week during the semester. I would like the school administration to consider this matter. No smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi, tech-assisted lessons, or anything online. Human Communication, just a pencil and paper, helps children develop learning skills and play, teaching them how to have intelligent and respectful conversations rooted in their culture and traditions.
Throughout the school week, children are exposed to a sense of safety, community, belonging and empathy. A feeling that we have no rights, but are capable, loved, and safe. This will cultivate gratitude, humility, and a sense of duty rather than complacency. There is a direct correlation between feelings of entitlement and a miserable life. There is also a direct correlation between feeling secure, fulfilling your responsibilities, and living a rewarding life.
I believe that we should stand by our children and not use them as fodder for pointless and destructive technological experiments.
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