Journal #5

I think this article explains very realistic punishments for this time period. Technology is everywhere and teens especially seem to be taking a part of it. Social media is a huge factor in this. I personally can relate to this since I am constantly checking these on my phone. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, there is always something to stay updated by. This has become a source of communication between teens and is very popular. Smart phones, such as iPhones or Androids, make is so much easier and convenient to stay up to date with these trends since all of these are right on your phone. Obviously, most teens are extremely attached to their phones and their social media sites so when you take these away from them, they will not be very happy. This is something that I think would be a very fair punishment depending on the situation. I know from experience how devastated and upset I get when I am grounded from my phone. That and taking away my car keys is probably one of the most effective ways to punish me. I feel like it is the same way for a lot of other teens. When you take their phones away, you are basically taking away their connection to the rest of the world. It really depends on the teen being punished though. I mean everyone is different and for some teens, it would not affect them as much if you take these away. Punishments simply need to be something that has a negative affect on the teen so they realize that they do not like the punishment and do not want to have to experience it again. This will in theory keep them from acting in the way that got them in trouble. I know for myself, I would definitely learn from the experience and stay out of trouble when I realize my phone is on the line.