In the modern world, technology is a big part of our daily lives. Most of us use our phones, tablets, or computers every single day. Because of this, many students in our class recently discussed how technology affects our social life. I personally think it has both positive and negative sides.
On the positive side technology makes it very easy to communicate with people. You can text your friends instantly, even if they live in other cities or counties. Many students said they enjoy meeting new people online, and I agree. Sometimes it feels easier to talk to someone through a screen, it is easier for people to talk to each other in comfortable places especially if you are shy in real life.
However, technology also has some disadvantages. One friend said, “I’ve got lots of ‘friends’ on social media, but they’re not real friends.” I think this is true. Online friendships can feel good at first, but they are not always deep or meaningful. Sometimes, we spend so much time on our phones that we forget to talk to the people who are right next to us. This can make us feel lonely, even when we are surrounded by others.
In my opinion, technology is helpful, but only if we use it in a balanced way. It should not replace real conversations or real friendships. We should try to enjoy both online communication and face-to-face moments with the people we care about.