The ability of face-to-face interactions is decreasing

People block out their surroundings and the people around them to listen to music/play games on their iPod

Online classes don't give people an opportunity to learn certain characteristics that are required to be civilized people

A new study suggests that the high school students who spend the most time texting or on social network sites are at risk for a host of worrisome behaviors, including smoking, depression, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and absenteeism.

Texting while driving reduces brain activity by 37 percent.

Reaction times when texting while driving are almost the same as an intoxicated driver.

Technology is a negative influence on us because it separates individuals from reality.

Technology hinders personal communication, which negatively impacts our age-group

Data shows that those who use the Internet frequently spend over 100 minutes less time with friends and family than non-Internet users,