Topic > How Technology Affects Families - 1620

When there is a lack of human contact between family members, you can use Skype to chat online face to face via webcam. The use of technologies has also proven to be more effective when each family member wants to be updated on the status of others, especially when they cannot come into contact every day. Without the use of technology, the social networking system would not be possible, so relatives or family members would not be able to interact with each other easily and efficiently. Extreme cases of divorce caused by the use of Facebook can be overcome by using the features to your advantage. The couple can update their status and feel they are more connected, which creates a stronger bond. Computer gamers who sever relationships with family members may endure the addiction that gaming poses. When computer games are used correctly, they can be used as a stress reliever depending on the person's dedication to overcoming the addiction. The positive effects cannot be overcome because technologies cannot be adapted to what all family members need to build a stronger bond. However, the negative ones can be defeated and used to your advantage to build a better family life. Technologies should not be a tool that destroys family life, but a catalyst for building a better one