The recent debate on weather social media and technology is a bad distraction or not has yet to be decided. As you continue to read you will see reason and truth to the pros of technology’s influence on the youth. Not everyone is going to be an athlete or a musician; some kids often find themselves exceling in their technology classes, finding something they love to do. Vishal found his true talent junior year of high school. Finding a true passion for filmmaking, he made it known amongst his peers, constantly making films and putting them online for the world to see (Richtel). Some of the most talented people in this world are those who work with technology. Look at all the famous directors who make the movies we pay to see! They started just like Vishal, a young dreamer. What happens when we are adults and we have jobs? Most jobs rely on technology. Knowing how to use a computer, tablet, etc. It is an essential tool that all students should be educated on. Schools across the country are intensifying efforts to use technology and supplying themselves with computers, Internet, and other mobile to devices to teach students on the technological territory (Richtel). Having the skill to work with technology with help adolescents when they grow up and have jobs of their own, it is an important part of the career fields. Social media allows everyone to keep in touch, see how old friends are doing. Megan Mills was a young gymnast, but she gave it up. Her mom would regularly check up on her Facebook profile and after doing so she saw that not only was she communicating with her current friends, but also her old gymnast friends (Healy). Being able to reconnect with people you care about is huge, to see how your family is doing, or see pictures of your new baby cousin that were posted on Facebook is truly amazing. Everyone knows the saying “sitting in front of the TV or computer for too long will rot your brain.” Most parents are conce