The article I have chosen to write about is, Brent Staples, “What Adolescents Miss When We Let Them Grow Up in Cyberspace.” Because kids spend most of their time on the web, Staples argues that “online communities isolate adolescents and hinder their social development” (Staples 241). Although I find this to be true, I also find it to be wrong. Even with the internet's revolutionary functions that help the world, the internet is hurting adolescents who will one day run the world.
Brent Staples starts his essay by talking about how he had to meet his girlfriend’s father back when he was in the 10th grade. He considered this his, “first sustained encounter with an adult outside my family who needed to be convinced my worth as a person” …show more content…
He gives specific examples of how online chatting is actually making us more distant from each other. How even a simple task like shopping can be done online. He is afraid that one day we will become completely isolated from the world because teenagers would rather spend time on their computer than spending time with their families. In the essay, Staples argues that kids are spending a tremendous time on the internet so he uses a very direct tone because he wants all parents, and upcoming parents to realize that if children do not get off the internet they will have a very tough time transitioning into adulthood. In the essay, Brent stated, “Online shopping, checking email and Web surfing - mainly solitary activities - have turned out to be more isolating than watching television, which friends and family often do in groups” (430). This quote tells us that Brent believes the internet is making families more distant and less connected than ever because they are always on their phones when they are actually supposed to be socializing and spending quality time …show more content…
I also disagree in a way with what Staples’ has to argue. I believe that the internet helps kids communicate. Online chatting sites Such as Facebook, Snapchat, Email, etc.. These websites are all great tools to communicate over the internet. Online communicating helps kids to make friends from around the world as well as friends from school, sports, and clubs. For example, Facebook. Facebook is a great tool to make new friends, communicate and share memories with family and friends, and it also updates you on local/world news without having to turn the TV
Brent Staples starts his essay by talking about how he had to meet his girlfriend’s father back when he was in the 10th grade. He considered this his, “first sustained encounter with an adult outside my family who needed to be convinced my worth as a person” …show more content…
He gives specific examples of how online chatting is actually making us more distant from each other. How even a simple task like shopping can be done online. He is afraid that one day we will become completely isolated from the world because teenagers would rather spend time on their computer than spending time with their families. In the essay, Staples argues that kids are spending a tremendous time on the internet so he uses a very direct tone because he wants all parents, and upcoming parents to realize that if children do not get off the internet they will have a very tough time transitioning into adulthood. In the essay, Brent stated, “Online shopping, checking email and Web surfing - mainly solitary activities - have turned out to be more isolating than watching television, which friends and family often do in groups” (430). This quote tells us that Brent believes the internet is making families more distant and less connected than ever because they are always on their phones when they are actually supposed to be socializing and spending quality time …show more content…
I also disagree in a way with what Staples’ has to argue. I believe that the internet helps kids communicate. Online chatting sites Such as Facebook, Snapchat, Email, etc.. These websites are all great tools to communicate over the internet. Online communicating helps kids to make friends from around the world as well as friends from school, sports, and clubs. For example, Facebook. Facebook is a great tool to make new friends, communicate and share memories with family and friends, and it also updates you on local/world news without having to turn the TV