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merits and demerits of mobile phone
merits and demerits of mobile phone

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Answered by anjalinigam370h

Do you remember or can you imagine how things were some two to three decades ago when there were no mobile phones? Messaging was done through letters, messengers, landlines, fax and the rest. Delays, among other inconveniences, characterized that tread. Today, things are much better; mobile phone communication has made calling, messaging, chatting, and video calling a real-time event. It is convenient, cost-effective, and can be done anywhere as long as network connectivity is available. Amid all those benefits, you cannot overlook the disadvantages of mobile phones. Among all, there is this most recent and developing disadvantage called nomophobia. It is the fear and state of anxiousness related to being without a mobile phone. It is most rampant among campus and college youths although older adults are getting into the mix.

Disadvantages of Mobile Phones

The term mobile phone encompasses cell phones and smartphones. They might seem indispensable communication gadgets but below are some of the disadvantages attached to their usage.

1. Interruptions

Mobile phones are a constant, always available, and real-time communication avenue. Incoming calls, emails, texts or social media-related notification get into your phone a few seconds after being sent. It is a convenient thing but how about all those ringing and notifications when listening to a manager or CEO in a business meeting? That sound does not interrupt you alone but also the speaker and other members in the room. It does not end there; mobile phone interruptions happen at weddings, family gatherings, movie theatres or offices. It is not only an annoying but also a frustrating happening.

2. Distraction

How could distraction to not be among the disadvantages of mobile phones? By mobile phones creating a real-time communication avenue, the compelling feeling to make calls, text or even video calls while driving or working is very distracting. This does not only come as a detrimental effect on work or class productivity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say every day close to nine people die in road accidents caused by a mobile phone-distracted driver.

3. Isolation

It's true mobile phones make people connected and the world a small village. But if not used carefully, it can isolate you from family and people around you. One of the typical negative impacts is where you meet a group of youths seated around a coffee table but not talking to each other; all are glued to their cell or smartphone screens. Additionally, if a teenager or a partner is too much into their mobile phone, this can hurt their relationship with the family or partner respectively.

4. Health problems

Late night chats and mobile phone games playing on bright screen results to eye problems. On a different note, network waves can result in some skin cancers. If you decide to scrutinize the disadvantages of mobile phones usage, there are even more. Eye cancer, sleeplessness which causes chronic fatigue during the day, and infertility related to Wi-Fi connectivity are among the worries.

5. Loss of money

Being a mobile phone enthusiast, trend and fashion lover will leave you minus a considerable amount of money maybe every three to six months. You want to have that latest brand, that new and nice looking phone accessory; all result in debits to your pocket. Not to forget airtime credit and internet charges every day.

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