10 Ways Technology is Ruining Childhoods

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As grown ups, we know that being a kid is one of the most cherished periods of life. Think about it: your biggest concern used to be whether or not you needed to put on a hat to go play outside. Eventually we grow into adults and become bombarded with responsibility that makes us wish we were kids again. However, kids today don't seem to enjoy the same carefree lifestyle we used to. Everywhere you look, teens seem to want to grow up faster than ever and, if we're being honest, it's largely due to technology. Granted, recent advancements have been a welcome luxury (where would we be without you, Google Maps?), but how much is too much? Between tablets, Snapchat, Facebook, and video games mirroring real life more everyday, some might even say technology steals youth. You've been warned: Here are 10 Ways Technology is Ruining Childhoods.

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Cyber Bullies

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No Sense Of Privacy

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Excessive Video Game Violence

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Kids Are Lazier Than Ever

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A Greater Lack of Patience

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No Quality Time With Family

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Growing Up Too Fast

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No Sense of Normal Relationships

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X-rated Spam

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