Growing Up Digital: The Impact of Technology on Today’s Youth

By Basim Bashir

Growing Up Digital explores the effect of technology on the lives of children and young adult. Author reveals how technology is impacting the lives of young people, from communication and education to family and community. He also provides insight into how technology can be best used to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills to lead successful lives in an ever-changing world. With this book author provides parents with an invaluable guide to understand the digital generation, so that they can better understand and respond to their children’s needs in a fast-paced digital world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Caroling Pen Publishing
• Release date: Feb 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9791222059235

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Basim Bashir is a Civil Engineering Student, blogger and writer living in Tral Kashmir. His blog is www.civiqpatshala.in. He enjoys Cycling, Traveling.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Growing Up Digital explores the effect of technology on the lives of children and young adult. Author reveals how technology is impacting the lives of young people, from communication and education to family and community. He also provides insight into how technology can be best used to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills to lead successful lives in an ever-changing world. With this book author provides parents with an invaluable guide to understand the digital generation, so that they can better understand and respond to their children’s needs in a fast-paced digital world.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Umer Salam (Head of the Department Civil, Polytechnic College IUST Awantipora) who offered continuing support and constant encouragement. I would also like to thank Mr. Junaid Bashir who provided technical help and sincere encouragement. I would also like to express my gratitude to my family for their moral support and warm encouragements.

Dedicated to my Parents.

My parents are like no other. They gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, dressed me, fought for me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly they loved me unconditionally. There are not enough words I can say to describe just how important my parents were to me, and what a powerful influence they continue to be.

" My Lord, have mercy on them, as they raised me when I was a child."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

The Digital Landscape 3

Positive Impact 9

Negative Impact 24

Impact On Education 36

Impact On Mental Health 51

Parenting In A Digital Age 60

INTRODUCTION

Technology has had a profound impact on today’s youth, affecting nearly every aspect of their lives. From the way they communicate and socialize, to the way they learn and access information, technology has transformed the way young people interact with the world around them.

One of the most notable ways technology has impacted youth is through social media and online communication. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat have become integral parts of many young people’s lives, providing them with a constant stream of information and connection to friends and family. However, the constant connectivity and pressure to present a perfect image online can also have negative effects on mental health and self-esteem.

Technology has also changed the way youth learn and access information. Online resources and educational apps have made it

easier than ever for young people to learn and explore new subjects, but it has also led to concerns about screen time and the impact on attention spans and critical thinking skills.

The impact of technology on youth has also been felt in the workforce. Automation and the rise of the gig economy have presented new opportunities and challenges for young people entering the workforce, and the ever-changing nature of technology means that they must constantly adapt and learn new skills to stay competitive.

Overall, technology has greatly impacted the lives of today’s youth in both positive and negative ways. While it is opened up new opportunities for communication, learning and career growth, it also brought with it new challenges and concerns. It is important for parents, educators and policymakers to understand and address the impact of technology on youth in order to support their health development and success in the digital