1. 50% of teens say that they’re addicted to their smartphones
Article by: Kelly Wallace
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2. Describe the main idea of this article…
The main idea of this article is to inform readers that half of teens feel that they are addicted to their mobile devices. According to the poll, which was conducted for Common Sense Media, 59% of parents feel that their child is addicted to their cell phones. This poll involved 1,240 interviews with their parents and children at the ages of 12 to 18. This poll just confirms that most teens depend on their phone and it gives some people something to worry about.

3. Identify the authors point of view in this article…
The author’s point of view in this article is to show how much kids depend on their phones. According to the article it states, “Many teens are truly addicted to their devices and to the Internet.”

4. Describe one fact in the article…
One fact stated in this article is, “Nearly 80% of teens in the new survey
said they checked their phones hourly, and 72% said they felt the need
to immediately respond to texts and social networking Messages”.
Another fact stated in the article is, “Thirty-six percent of parents said
they argued with their child daily about device use, and 77% of
parents feel their children get distracted by their devices and don't
pay attention when they are together at least a few times per week.”

5. Describe one opinion in this article…
One opinion in this article is when author describes their children as
“teenage zombies” who are glued to their phones. Another opinion
stated in this article is, “They are often late to the next class, but
that's OK because they were successful at not diverting attention
from their phone."

6. What are your thoughts and opinions on this information provided in this article…
In my opinion, I agree with this article. I think that kids today are addicted to their phones. I admit that I am addicted to my phone and also think that kids today depend on technology for everything they do. Today, even teaching is done with technology. Technology has been a very big change to our world and our generation.

7. Explain the connection between your life and this article…
I use my phone everyday. I use it for homework and for interacting with my friends. Even sometimes when I’m bored I check social media and I don’t take my eyes off the screen.