In regard to the influence of technology, compare the lives of young people today to the lives of young people in previous generations. (5 marks)
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Similarities
- Both current and previous generations of young people have used available technology to connect socially and access entertainment.
- Earlier generations gathered around television sets and used landline phones to maintain friendships, while today’s young people use smartphones and social media for similar purposes.
- Technology has consistently provided young people with new forms of recreation and social interaction throughout different eras.
Differences
- Contemporary young people experience constant connectivity through smartphones and social media platforms, enabling instant global communication and unlimited information access. Previous generations relied on direct personal interactions and had limited, scheduled technology use like watching television at specific times.
- Modern technology creates unique challenges including cyberbullying, social media pressure and digital addiction concerns that previous generations never faced. However, today’s young people benefit from enhanced learning opportunities through educational apps, online courses and virtual experiences unavailable to earlier generations. Previous generations spent more time in face-to-face interactions and outdoor activities without constant digital stimulation.
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Similarities
- Both current and previous generations of young people have used available technology to connect socially and access entertainment.
- Earlier generations gathered around television sets and used landline phones to maintain friendships, while today’s young people use smartphones and social media for similar purposes.
- Technology has consistently provided young people with new forms of recreation and social interaction throughout different eras.
Differences
- Contemporary young people experience constant connectivity through smartphones and social media platforms, enabling instant global communication and unlimited information access. Previous generations relied on direct personal interactions and had limited, scheduled technology use like watching television at specific times.
- Modern technology creates unique challenges including cyberbullying, social media pressure and digital addiction concerns that previous generations never faced. However, today’s young people benefit from enhanced learning opportunities through educational apps, online courses and virtual experiences unavailable to earlier generations. Previous generations spent more time in face-to-face interactions and outdoor activities without constant digital stimulation.