Here is the second article of Matt Richtel's that we will be reading, "Growing up Digital, Wired for Distraction." How does this article compare to or complement the other article by Richtel that we read for Friday?
Also, just for fun, here is an ecard for Joel Stein, the author who argued that adults shouldn't read young adult books like The Hunger Games. Ha.
The other article, "Outdoors and Out of Rich" shows just an experimental trip to know the effect of electronic devices on us, and it is a pretty interesting approach to the author's opinion. However, that article is not effective to persuade someone because the trip story has not a clear result. On the contrast this article, "Growing up Digital, Wired for Distraction" has more powerful examples in people's life, and some trustworthy researches. I believe this article could complement the other article, "Outdoors and Out of Reach" with its many good examples and data. This article, "Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction" could make the other article more believable and persuadable.
ReplyDelete-Minsu Kim
By the way, is there any restriction of using e-devices or Internet for kids and teens in America?
ReplyDeleteActually, limiting the hours of playing or using Internet games for kids and teens is a quite open question in Korea, and the related law is still controversial. Some people argue it is way too much and others this way is proper to protect children and teens from Internet or game addictions.
What do you guys think?
-Minsu Kim
I thought this article was very interesting. I like how the author used real kids as examples to do his research. I also liked all the information and research that he put into this article; it really sounds like he knows what he’s talking about, and that he got good sources to back him up. I also like that he didn’t really just pick one side and argue for it, but he seemed like he gave us a balanced picture of the good and the bad of the technology age that we are in. I thought it was interesting the quote from one of the boys in the article, “’If it weren’t for the internet, I’d focus more on school and be doing better academically….’ Without the internet, ‘I also wouldn’t know what I want to do with my life.’” and that that basically sums ups what is going on with technology right now; there are so many negative and good aspects both, and I don’t think there’s just one right answer. I think it’s a lot of gray.
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@Minsu
ReplyDeleteThere are no restriction in the US. I feel that responsibility like that really fall on the responsibly on the individual and parents. If they want to waste their life playing video games 24/7 then that is their prerogative. In America in particular, we really hate the government overstepping their bounds trying to tell what they can do and not do it their leisure. That why the probation was such a huge deal and all.