Teenagers and Technology: Then vs Now

Most, if not all, teenagers today can’t seem to imagine life without modern technology. Modern technology has revamped the way of life for everyone. Teenagers use it to communicate with one another, play games, or simply just live. Decades ago, no teenager was obsessed in updating their Facebook status or Snapchatting themselves watching The Walking Dead. Here’s what they did:

 

 

Then: Mom had to scream your name to tell you dinner is ready

 

 

 

 

Now: Mom texts you on WhatsApp that dinner is ready

 

 

 

 

Then: You went outside of the house to play football

 

 

 

 

Now: You play Candy Crush from the comfort of their own home

 

 

 

 

Then: You wrote letters to your crush to show him how much you liked him

 

 

 

 

Now: You send heart emojis to your crush to show him how much you like him

 

 

 

 

 

Then: You had to meet at the movies at a specific time and actually be punctual so you don’t miss anything

 

 

 

 

Now: You and your friends stream a movie from your phone 

 

 

 

 

Then: You actually just ate your food and that was enough

 

 

 

 

Now: You have to Instagram a picture of your food

 

 

 

 

 

Then: Your parents would be worried sick about you if you’re late to coming home and can’t do anything about it

 

 

 

 

Now: Your parents will bombard you with phone calls and text messages until you answer

 

 

 

 

 

Then: Eating with friends was all about just eating and talking to each other

 

 

 

 

Now: Eating with friends is now all about ignoring each other and being distracted by your Instagram notifications and likes

 

 

 

 

Then: Stalking meant go to the same places your crush went to

 

 

 

 

Now: Stalk all their social media platforms until you find yourself stalking their grandma, third cousins and pet

 

 

 

 

 

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