Cell Phone Addiction

Where is your cell phone? Is it near you? Perhaps in your hand as you even read this article? It certainly would not be surprising, with the rising number of teenagers who are not addicted to drugs, alcohol, or even cigarettes; rather, simply their electronic devices. Cell phone addictions are one of the most common addictions for teens/adolescents/young adults, and are becoming increasingly more obvious in today's society.

So, seriously, where is your cell phone? If your answer can be summarized as within six inches of my body, then you most likely have a cell phone addiction. To further that statement, how often do you check your phone? I know that I check my phone often; in fact, when the technology comes out, I wish I could have my cell phone implanted in my brain. It sure would make things easier - just to be able to think "talk" and you answer the call? Or to "think" #2, and it speed dials for you. Wouldn't that just be easier? No, seriously, cell phone addictions are a very critical and uprising problem in our world today, and need to be addressed with serious care and attention.

It is evident in schools, especially high schools and colleges, that students are almost guaranteed to have their cell phone on their person at all times. They are constantly either checking their phone for simply the time, or perhaps texting under the table to those around them even in the same room. Now, it needn't be said how wrong that is - to text someone who is within speaking distance...or does it actually need to be discussed? Apparently, as this is a common feat I see being accomplished daily.

To summarize the importance and simply point of this writing, it is that we are becoming more and more technologically dependent each day. It is being seen more and more, and as time progresses (unless something is done) it will continue to be a pressing issue. What I offer you today is, what is more important? What you could be doing in the moment, or what the cell phone may offer you in the (near) future? Is what you're doing right now, in your life (which many consider to be short), not more important than what an electronic device can offer you? I urge you to contemplate this, and to take into consideration perhaps your very short life and what you plan to get out of it. In the long run, a cell phone will not benefit you; rather, relationships, education, sports, arts, etc....will. Best of luck in finding yourself, and finding meaning in your life. Try just simply turning off your phone for a while, and once you surpass the feelings of technological withdraw, I assure you that your life will feel more complete.