Dangers of Technology

These days many students have phones, which can be great. However, phones can replace valuable social interactions that students need to thrive. A students first instinct when they have extra time is to open their phone, so in order to eliminate hours of endless screen time youth need to have a place where they can interact with others. 

"The constant stream of notifications and updates can create a sense of urgency and a fear of missing out, leading to increased anxiety and stress." 

• Columbia University Department of Psychiatry. Smartphones, social media, and their impact on mental health. Columbia University. [accessed 2025, July 20th]; https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org

"Adolescents are found to be at high risk of smart phone addiction, which has psychological impacts. Cell phone addiction is negatively correlated with academic performance, likely due to sleep deprivation or insomnia from excessive use."

• Cronin L. The Milton COALITION. Milton times. [Accessed 2025, July 20th]; https://www.milton-coalition.org