In America today, owning a mobile phone is not only common, it has become the absolute normative. In fact, they are so popular that over 90% of American adults own a mobile phone, among which the vast majority own a Smartphone (Smith). Unlike their predecessor, Smartphones are not limited to simply voice based communication. They are instead a wealth of limitless information and entertainment, available all at one’s fingertips. While all of this is extremely convenient, they are also a source of distraction which is leading to more than just rude behavior; it is beginning to have an effect on the physical safety and mental health of children. Among these Smartphone users, many are the parents of young children. However, even with this enormous responsibility, there is seemingly no reduction in the number of daily hours spent on their Smartphones texting, emailing or browsing online (Smith). For many parents, the belief is that they are capable of multitask, using their Smartphone and still providing ample care for their children. The truth is though, these actions are leading to distracted and disengaged parenting and the danger it causes to children could be more than just emotionally damaging, they could be deadly.
In an observational study of 62 separate families with 2 year old children, it was revealed that 67% of injuries occurred at times when the caregiver was not directly supervising or was only occasionally listening. Conversely, when full attention was maintained by the parents, only an average of 10% injuries occurred (Worthen). The ease by which the aforementioned type of distraction occurs, coupled with the increases in Smartphone owners, has many emergency room Doctors, researchers, and psychologist alike speculati...
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...nding them out, only finally looking up when she accidently dropped her phone. According to Abdul-Hakeem’s statements, she believed about 20 seconds time had passed since she had looked at the child, in reality, it had been 3 minutes (Worthen). The distraction from a Smartphone quickly resulted in complete unintentional disregard for the safety and wellbeing of this child, and although the child is the example did survive, many do not.
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“The Risks of Parenting While Plugged In” by Julie Scelfo. This article was about parents paying too much attention to technology that they forget about their little ones. Also how using too much technology can affect your child in negative ways. In the article she states an incident she saw with a mother and son. The son was repeatedly trying to get his moms attention but she wouldn’t look up. Things like this can make children feel ignored make them feel upset. It could make them be on the internet just as much as their parents. Parents now days need to put time aside for their little ones. I agree that things need to change, and we can have better focused parents.
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