Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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Recently I read a news article about a mother who "unplugged" her teenagers for six months: no cell phones, no iPods, no video games, no t.v., no Internet, etc. At first her children were lost without their electronics, but gradually they learned to cope. How would you handle your parents "unplugging" you from technology? How would you spend your free time if you couldn't use technology? Would you cheat and borrow iPods and cell phones from your friends? How would you cope?
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Well at first I would probably have a breakdown and be really depressed. What would I do without music? Id just go completely insane! Then I would be excited because then I could go back to the "old school" stuff like writting letters in the mail..Ive always wanted a penpal. It would be perfect timing to get one. BUT.... This would never happen because I live on my own and pay for everything on my own. so haha to those that get "unplugged"! :)
ReplyDeleteI would move out, first of all, because I wouldn't do anything wrong that would require that kind of punishment. Also, I need the computer for homework, and it would be their own problem if they couldn't get ahold of me without my cell phone. So, if they thought for some reason that they were being wise by taking my electronics away, I would simply move out of my house. If for some reason I did have to deal with them "unplugging" me, I would just do what I normally do. I usually don't rely on electronics all the time. I use my ipod for music in the car, my phone to get ahold of people when necessary, and my computer is used mainly for homework. I don't feel like I am overly dependent on electronics. If I am, then my parents definitely are. So it would be hypocritical for them to "unplug" me.
ReplyDeleteIf my parents "unplugged" me, it really wouldn't effect me. At first I would be a bit lost without my cell phone but I would cope quickly. I do not have an ipod, I never watch tv, nor do videogames entertain me. I would do just fine and do what I normally do without all that technology. I would make plans with friends when I see them at school and hang out with them. I would enjoy long walks outside and play with my puppy. I would love to keep my cell phones for keeping in touch and jamming to music. But other than that I could care less if I was "unplugged" for the rest of my life.
ReplyDeleteI think I would be fine without my electronics. We see people at school and it is not like we need to talk to people 24/7! With my free time I would probably read or do homework. And maybe spend time with my family. I do not think I would be lost without my electronics. Especially not my cell phone. I dont really like talking to people all the time so it would be nice to get away from it all. Maybe without cell phones there would be less drama!!
ReplyDeleteI would probably go crazy. I like my electronics and I like the noise. When I am home alone I turn on the tv even when I am not watching it for background noise. I could probably do without our computer and my ipod but definitly not my cell phone. Plus I love listening to music so not having that would probably kill me. I'd be bad without tv too I watch movies all the time.
ReplyDeleteSome weekends I purposively make myself electronics free so I can just relax and get some stuff done. But then again, I still love listening to music in the process. With that being said, I think if my parents took my electronics COMPLETELY away from me, I would not be a happy camper. I like listening to music with anything I'm doing. It just lightens the mood. I could easily go without my cell phone or the computer because half the time I stop using them when I'm at home to just get away from everything. I would spend my free time doing homework or scrapbooking.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, my parents would never do that because they haven't let me leave the house without a cell phone since 6th grade for safety reasons, and my dad is pretty techy. I am not entirely dependent upon electronics, but I think that it's stupid to not utilize them at all if they are available. Maybe a complete "unplug" would be a good idea if the kids were completely addicted to electronics. If you can regulate your own usage, why not take advantage of the powerful tools provided by technology? I would be very frustrated with my parents if they completely prohibited me from using technology. I have a lot of very close friends who live very far away, and I rely on technology to keep in touch with them. It would be especially tough for me to be cut off from the tech world because I am an only child and live in the country, so I would be incredibly isolated. I also use technology to complete a lot of homework and to listen to music, some of which I need for orchestra practices. I would definitely cheat and borrow electronics from others.
ReplyDeleteI know my mom would never do that but if for some reason she would I think I would be okay. I would miss being able to listen to music the most. I also would have to use the computer for school reasons but otherwise I do not use internet for any other things. So I guess I would just miss music but I would be able to occupy my time by reading and doing art.
ReplyDeleteIf I got my electionics taken away I don't think it would hurt me too terrible bad. When it comes to my phone, I think my mom would miss me having it more than I would. She would be worrying when I am not home on time and she would not be able to get ahold of me as easily. I would not like to not be able to use electronics but if I had to, I know I would be fine. If I was not allowed to use my computer, it would hurt me the most when it would come to doing my homework.
ReplyDeleteActually, I have gone through a time that I had not even had regular exposure to a radio. However, the "unplugged" time wasn't as a punishment, we just didn't have any electronics to be exposed to. I can say that I was probably happier without all the stress technology brings us. Now I would be a little more effected then when I was younger, an awful lot of homework requires a computer now, but other than being without a computer, I wouldn't be effected. I really don't care that much about music, I prefer to be able to hear what I am thinking, and I do not have an ipod or ipad. However, it would be a different thing if my youngest brother was "unplugged".
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think life would be much more simple. I would like it if I didn't have lots of friends to talk to. Maybe when I grow up and don't have any friends, I will unplug myself. Life would be less stressful. It may seem abnormal to not be able to be gotten a hold of but that is house life used to be.
ReplyDeleteSome times I wish I was unplugged!! Technology bothers me because people say things on there that they normally wouldn't say to some ones face. The only thing I would miss is talking to Josh. Life would be way less stressful. I would probably get more done. I would have more time to read, clean, study, etc. without distractions. I wish we didn't rely on technology so much. I think it's rude to text while your with some one else and every one does it. People don't know how to communicate effectively any more.
ReplyDeleteI do not think my parents would do that to me because I do not think they could do it themselves. I guess if they did I would be rather upset because I have an important person to talk to and if they cut me off from him, I would be extremely crabby and then they would not want to deal with me. Sometimes it is nice to just leave my phone alone for awhile, but for half a year, I would go nuts.
ReplyDeleteI would go crazy without music! My radio is always on, even as we speak! I know that it probably bad, but it has to be on and hopefully playing a song when I walk into my room. I love my phone, and would be lost, but I think I would be ok for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI agree with meghan, I do not know what I would do with out music. when our power went out last night, Ir really made me realize how hard it is to do things in the dark, but I would REALLY miss electronics.
ReplyDeleteMy parents would absolutely never do that to me. I don't watch TV much at all, but I am basically medically attatched to my cellphone and computer. Not only do I use the computer for homework and other education resources, but I also use it to connect to people that I am not able to see on a regular basis. And for those of you who know me, you know that I would die without my cell phone. I've actually TRIED to get rid of it myself. My plan when I went to California was to leave it at home, but when it actually came down to it, I couldn't do it. I ended up bringing it with me. Although I DID try to use it in moderation. So, to be honest, I am pretty sure I would die without my cell phone or my computer.
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