Growing up, we are constantly reminded that young people are the most affected by technology. We prefer to1our friends in the same room rather than make eyecontact with them. We 2 using hearteye emojis (表情符号)to tell someone we fancy them, instead of spelling it out. Numerous studies show us our social media 3. However, we should at least consider that it's not only us young ones any more.
There's a rise of mothers, who like to 4 pictures sharing their babies, lifestyles and feelings along the way. While many teenagers are slowly leaving Facebook, our parents see it as a 5 to keep up with the society.
Parents' technology addiction is 6 affecting their children's behavior. 40% of mothers and 32% of fathers have 7 having phone addiction. This has led to a 8 fall in verbal interactions within families and even a9 in mothers encouraging their children. People tend to switch their attention away from those around them to 10 their phones instead.
There is no denying that I get 11 when I receive "I'll be with you shortly. " from a parent. All I want to do is ask one question, but waiting until my father puts down his phone has become a 12. We your children—know how addictive it can be and how difficult it is to switch off . Maybe you should lead by 13 and consider how much time you spend on the phone as well as how this is 14 your children and your relationship with them. Maybe in this way we can 15 our addiction together.
