In this era of modern technology, we are moving towards a more materialistic society. The luxuries of yesterday are becoming a necessity today. A handphone falls into that category. Handphones provide a means of communications and convenience. Increasingly models of handphones are being induced in the market. This is due to the increase of demand in the telecommunications industries. People from all walks of life may own a handphone. Seeing someone with a handphone now is not a rare sight. It is more affordable now than before. The large group of handphone possessor includes teenagers as well. Some opinions say that this is irrelevant as teenagers are too immature to own a handphone. We should look at a more positive side and see what decency a handphone may bring to the teenagers.
Primarily, a handphone bring a great deal of convenience. It facilitates the teenagers to get in touch with their parents anytime, anywhere. Thus, there is no excuse of not being able to contact them or keeping them updated. Vice versa, parents are put at ease knowing that they can get in touch with their children anytime. Some parents are apprehensive to let their children out of their sight, but yet they knowing their children should now be kept by their side forever. So, a handphone is the best way to monitor their children without being too restrictive. This not only fortifies the relationship between them but also nourish the sense of trust. .
Technologies are rapidly evolving and it waits for no man. Minds should be kept open and adaptation to the change of the society must take place. Teenagers should be allowed to join the technology changes as well. How can we expect them to accept and keep up with science and technologies if we don't expose them to it? By allowing them to own a personal handphone, unknowingly they are starting to explore new technologies and are not afraid of other sophisticated gadgets.
By owning a handphone, teenagers may also cultivate their responsibility.