Teenagers and gadgets are inseparable.

Write about why teenagers are into

gadgets these days and the possible effects on them.

Smart phones, laptops, tablets, game consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox, calculators, alarm clocks
Everyone has heard of the things mentioned above. Those are gadgets which are defined as a small
mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or a relatively new one. When we
think of gadgets, the first thing that, inevitably, spring up in our minds are teenagers. Well, we are
correct when we say teenagers are obsessed with technology and gadgets.
Gadgets are a life-saver for them. They tend to use these gadgets for various reasons. Firstly, our
youths use gadgets as a mean for education. An instance of a gadget that most teenagers use are
computers. It has opened a pathway for teens to finish their assignments faster and with ease. They
can type an essay through a computer faster than writing it by hand. Furthermore, with current
technological advancements such as search engines on the Internet, teenagers can find information
easily as it is in their fingertips and doing their research conventionally is unnecessary.
On the other hand, teenagers are into gadgets for entertainment and communication purposes. They
use gadgets like their smart phones to communicate effectively with others. Despite the presumption
that it is not useful, smart phones are vital for them. Social networking websites such as Facebook and
Instagram in their phones is one of the means of communication for youths. They use these sites to
stay connected with loved ones everywhere. They use their phones to upload pictures, listen to music
and use applications like TikTok to relieve stress and escape from reality. However, it is a universal
truth that everything has its side effects, either positive or negative.
The ultimate is teenagers are wasting their times and procrastinating on their pending work if these
gadgets are used excessively for entertainment reasons. Screens, as we all know, are very hard to look
away from. Although gadgets can make schoolwork easier, the temptation to use it for entertainment
is really strong. Instead of getting ahead with their work, teenagers waste time chatting or playing
online games. They do not understand the saying ‘time and tide waits for no man’. By the time they
realise it, they would have already wasted precious time and delayed their work.
Another real effect that these gadgets can truly cause is it can affect their health and lifestyle in a
drastic manner. When teens spend more time on their gadgets, they tend to ignore their health and
exercise less. It can complicate our body’s natural processes and cycles and cause irreversible effects
like obesity, health problems such as their eyesight worsening and even mental health problems. Most
teenagers are addicted to their gadgets. They rely on their gadgets for self-gratification and when they
do not get what the expect, they will get moody and anxious, a similar behaviour portrayed by people
who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. It is clear that these gadgets can have a detrimental effect on
their lives.
In brief, gadgets can provide benefits for teenagers as it can improve their quality of life only if used
considerately. The downsides are overwhelming if the gadgets are used for the wrong reasons. As
teenagers, they need to learn to use technology in moderation or risk reaping the consequences sowed
by them.

(550 words)