Reprogram yourself! The impact technology has had on the family

Abstract

This article aims to inform, encourage reflection, and offer constructive criticism of the lack of communication within families due to excessive screen time. It also seeks to highlight the serious consequences of technology misuse within families. First, it explores the effects of family fragmentation caused by cell phone and social media use. Second, it examines the consequences of early technology use, arguing that while technology is meant to transform humanity, humanity is unprepared for the changes it brings. Finally, it proposes a solution to the challenges posed by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. This solution involves re-educating families and understanding the role of various software and hardware systems as tools for societal advancements in communication and education. Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has been implemented in diverse fields, including healthcare, education, and video games. Among all these diverse areas, it can be said that humanity is unprepared because it lacks education on new tools. For this reason, it's easy for families to make the mistake of placing the entire burden of a child's development on cell phones and teachers. Therefore, it can also be said that the solution may lie in reprogramming and educating new generations.