Persuasive Speech Outline
Brandon Jones
Professor Brazil
Should Children Under the Age of 10 Own Cell Phones?
1. Introduction
A. I have for a long time been skeptical about the pros and cons that are an outcome of technological use among the population which entail people of all ages. Over the years I have still seen how technology can help children and even adversely affect their cognitive development.
B. There have been many arguments about whether children, especially those under the age of 10, should own cell phones. These technologies have led to an increase in both positive and negative debates of whether it is appropriate for people in a specific age bracket to gain access to technologies such as cell phones.
C. The main idea of this speech is to answer whether children under the age of 10 should be allowed to own cell phones. There are various reasons why a child under the age of 10 should not be given a cell phone for one; it may lead to both emotional and behavioral disorders. Another reason is that it could lead to poor academic performance.
• To answer whether children under the age of 10 should be allowed to own cell phones
• Cell phone use can lead to behavioral and emotional disorders.
• The use of cell phones among children can lead to poor academic performance.
2. When it comes to children at a young age, constant exposure to cell phones could cause them to develop both emotional and behavioral disorders.
A. According to Miller (25) this happens because tender age, the use of cell phones becomes addictive, making the children hyperactive, and consequently, they wind up developing behavioral and emotional problems.
B. Hosokawa and Toshiki (par 2), also adds that the increasing number of time that children tend to spend on mobile phones tend to raise concern regarding the influence of technology on developing children’s health.
3. Also, continued exposure to cell phones can affect a child’s academic performance.
A. According to Bjerre-Nielsen et al. (1351) in class the use of smartphone is adversely linked to their grade. Therefore, there is a strong association between poor academic performance and frequent use of smart phones.
B. There is an increasing body of literature that links addictive and excessive use of mobile phones to psychological, neurological and social adverse outcomes (Lissak, 149).
4. Conclusion
A. Use of cell phones can lead to the child developing emotional and behavioral disorders.
B. Constant exposure to cell phones at a young age can lead to poor cognitive development and academic performance.
C. With this, it is clear that children under the age of 10 should not own cell phones.
D. Despite the growing technological advancements and how useful mobile phones can be essential to child development. It is important that parents consider the implications of giving the child a cell phone and what impacts this might bring to the child.
Works Cited
Miller, Anthony B., et al. “Risks to health and well-being from radio-frequency radiation emitted by cell phones and other wireless devices.” Frontiers in Public Health 7 (2019): 223.
Bjerre-Nielsen, Andreas, et al. “The negative effect of smartphone use on academic performance may be overestimated: Evidence from a 2-year panel study.” Psychological Science 31.11 (2020): 1351-1362.
Hosokawa, Rikuya, and Toshiki Katsura. “” Association between mobile technology use and child adjustment in early elementary school age”: Correction.” (2018). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6059409/
Lissak, Gadi. “Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents: Literature review and case study.” Environmental research 164 (2018): 149-157.
Description
In this assignment, you will record the persuasive speech you outlined last week and submit a self-review.
Instructions
Record your speech.
Use the Recording a Video instructions.
Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver a 3–4 minutes speech.
Requirements
Your speech will be graded on the following criteria:
Introduction. Gain your audience’s attention and interest and preview the main points.
Research. Cite at least two credible sources and support the main points.
Methods of persuasion. Use at least two methods of persuasion.
Conclusion. Reinforce your central idea and finish with a strong closing.
Organization. Organize ideas with logical structure.
Technology use (online), speech clarity, and visual quality. Use technology effectively so that audio and visual quality are clear and consistent.
Time requirement. Be sure the speech meets the 3–4 minute time requirement.
Delivery. Deliver the speech with strong eye contact, an expressive voice, and good nonverbal communication (including gestures or other physical movements).
Overall effectiveness. Be sure your speech is effective by connecting well with the audience and be sure you have achieved its purpose.
