Over time, it seems that humans have adapted to life with electronic devices, especially young people who appear glued to their cell phones. A challenge was presented to a few students at Patrick M. Villano School to put their electronic devices aside for a day in order to see the pros and cons of going screenless.
Justin Bolger, a sixth-grader, took on the challenge. He found some benefits of not being on an electronic device.
“I played more guitar and drums, and I physically interacted with more people,” Bolger stated. “I thought this project helped, and I talked more with my family during dinner.”
Improving social relationships is one benefit of putting down the cell phone, according to an online article from the Mayo Clinic Health System. The article goes on to say that with more freetime, children and their families can bike, walk, or hike as ways to spend time together in a healthy way.
Olivia Kim, another sixth-grader, found some benefits to electronic devices.
“Some positive things about electronics are being able to text friends and have a conversation with them. l also think that having electronics like a phone will help if you are in trouble and would have to contact someone,” Kim said.
“I felt happier and would do this again!” Bolger exclaimed.
