These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent times, there have been massive development in

internet

and

telecommunication

sector of many countries.

This

has enhance

Suggestion

has enhanced

social

interaction

among people.

Although

the

use

of

internet

and

telecommunication

devices is not without demerits, the advantages outweigh the drawbacks. Despite the complexity of

telecommunication

devices, the advent of

internet

has made social

interaction

easier and faster.

For instance

, within a split of seconds, communication between people in different parts of the world is possible through the

use

of phones and social networks.

This

was not feasible some decades ago when letter writing was the major means of interacting with those outside ones immediate surrounding.

Furthermore

, local and international business opportunities have been developed through the

internet

.

For example

, online shopping has afforded people the opportunity to shop from different parts of the world.

This

would have been difficult without the

use

of

internet

Suggestion

the internet

.

However

, people are now preoccupied with social networks and mobile phones, impairing

interaction

with their social and physical environment. Accidents, loss of local customs and values and marital disharmony are some of the consequences of addiction to modern

telecommunication

system. In conclusion, despite limiting the

interaction

with

local environment

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the local environment

, the

use

of

internet

Suggestion

the internet

and mobile phones have been more advantageous, as it makes communication easier and faster and it

help

Suggestion

helps

promote commerce at the local and international level.