New fashion has become old technologies – Push-button phones are replacing smartphones
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. These devices, which allow us to stay in touch and bring countless information and applications to our hands, are becoming more popular among young people every day. However, the conveniences provided by smartphones also bring with them some problems. Especially social media addiction and mobile games consume students’ valuable time without realizing it. Security problems also make this situation even more complicated.
IT WAS POPULAR AMONG 7TH AND 8TH GRADES
Recently, an interesting trend has emerged among students and their families preparing for the high school entrance exam: push-button phones. Parents who want to stay away from the distracting features of smartphones direct their children to old technology push-button phones. This new fashion, which is rapidly spreading among 7th and 8th grade students, especially attracts the attention of parents.
Many parents prefer push-button phones instead of smartphones so that their children can be more productive during their study hours. Push-button phones meet basic communication needs while avoiding distractions such as social media and mobile games. In this way, students experience less distraction during study hours and can focus better on exams.
EDUCATION EXPERTS SUPPORT THIS APPROACH
Education experts also support this approach of parents. Research has shown that social media addiction and mobile games negatively affect students’ academic success. In this context, it is emphasized that push-button phones are a healthier alternative for students. In a statement she gave to AA in the past months, educator and sociologist İpek Coşkun suggested that parents give their children push-button phones for communication at certain periods in order to reduce the damage that excessive use of social media may cause to the psychology of young people and children.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY AWAY FROM THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE DIGITAL WORLD
Of course, this resurgence of push-button phones brings with it the risk of being deprived of many advantages provided by smartphones. Staying connected to the digital world, accessing information quickly and making our lives easier thanks to many applications are among the important benefits offered by today’s technology. These conveniences include digital developments that can support school life, such as studying techniques and quick and easy access to information.
Therefore, it is important for parents and students to adopt a balanced approach, to both benefit from the advantages offered by the digital world and minimize distraction.
As a result, while the new fashion push-button phones offer a different alternative to students and their families, it is a matter of curiosity how long this trend will continue and what consequences it will have…