Why Have Smartphones Destroyed A Generation?

Although smartphones have many downsides, they have not destroyed a generation. To say our generation is “destroyed” by technology is very extreme. The advances made with technology is remarkable and should, in many ways, be celebrated. The access we have to the internet and to each other is no longer a privilege but a guaranteed convenience; however, our generation of smartphone users have abused this convenience. I do believe that smartphones have created a distracted, less productive generation, but to say this age group is destroyed is an exaggeration. The usage of cellular devices has increased the amount of connections and decreased the amount of space; being so connected, our emotions are constantly changing, and I believe this has caused a wider range of emotion that swings from Cloud Nine to the deepest, darkest places. Social media can be rewarding but also devastating, yet, despite this devastation, we teenagers cannot help but use it. With this in mind, it is evident that smartphones have aided in creating a completely new generation, and while it may have many negative aspects, it is not destroyed. It is different, and I refuse to say we are destroyed because we have the ability to call to action.
According to Jeane Twenge in her article, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?”, ever since the rise of the smartphone,
Our generation is definitely safer than ever; with access to maps and tracking apps, a user will never be lost. Many times, people can be in dangerous situations, and there are many ways to save oneself now because of the new apps being constantly created. The iPhones have combined tons of different devices into one, such as, a camera, calculator, and music player all in one spot. There are so many useful things that these touchscreen gadgets have that contribute to safety, making and saving memories, and