Digital Detox

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by Sydney Mattox3 views·Updated Feb 18, 2021

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  1. imagine being on a deserted island with no technology in
  2. sight. All you have to stay entertained is your mind.
  3. Okay, Okay, that's a bit extreme.
  4. But seriously, what would you do without technology?
  5. I mean, technology is great and it could be used
  6. for so many different things, Like learning the Internet is
  7. like a big, invisible brain that knows practically everything.
  8. And while not all information on the Internet is true,
  9. there are very reliable sources out there.
  10. There's also communication, whether it's to face time, your grandma
  11. or text your best friend Technology makes it all possible.
  12. Lastly, there's entertainment from video games like Fortnight and among
  13. us to movies, TV shows in YouTube, videos that you
  14. all love.
  15. Technology has so much to offer, but it could also
  16. be harmful.
  17. Too much technology can hurt your performance in school.
  18. Make it hard to be creative, hurt your physical health
  19. and even your real life relationships, too.
  20. So you might be asking yourself how much is too
  21. much? Well, studies show kids your age should have no
  22. more than two hours of screen time a day.
  23. Remember, moderation is the key to a healthy technology used
  24. so What now?
  25. I want you guys to take a moment to think
  26. about a few things you can dio while taking a
  27. break from screen time.
  28. What fun activities outside or at your house?
  29. Or with your friends you can do instead of using
  30. technology. Personally, I like to take a break from technology
  31. by going outside or doing crafts, reading a book or
  32. even playing with my friends.
  33. If you need help coming up with more ideas, you
  34. can click the link below, and it has a long
  35. list of fun activities kids your age, love.