Some of the people who created many popular apps are telling kids to put their phones away-at least, a bit more often. The Center for Humane Technology is made up of people who used to work for big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter. In early February, the center started a campaign called The Truth About Tech. . Now they want kids to stop using those apps and websites so much.
The Center for Humane Technology says the tech companies talk only about the good aspects of their products and don't mention the side effects. Their products bring convenience as well as great dangers. . According to studies about kids and technology, about 78 percent of teens check their phones every hour, and more than half of them sleep with their phones in case they get a call or message during the night. That includes social media.
Some physical problems, like headaches, eyestrain, and neck pain are caused by using phones or computers too much. . Children and teenagers are more likely to have these problems because their brains, bodies and social skills are still developing.
One goal of The Truth About Tech campaign is to make sure that kids understand how technology affects them. . The people behind the campaign also want governments and the tech companies themselves to take steps to protect children. , when they are designing tech tools for kids.
A. Therefore, they can make better decisions
B. Children are most likely influenced by the overuse of products
C. That can help us play or watch online as much as possible
D. They should help kids use high-tech products more easily
E. Students spending too much time online find it hard to be focused on school work
F. Its goal is to teach people the dangers of using smart phones and computers too much
G. The leaders of the companies should think about what they want for their own children
