Curbing the excess use of earphone among youths

EARPHONE, also known as the earpiece, is a listening device that converts electrical signals into audible sound and is worn on or held close to the ear.

Earphone is mostly used by youths, with some of them using it to show that they are fashionable.

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Transcribing wouldn’t have been easy, if not for the device. It makes us feel relaxed and while at the same time continue with the normal business.

One can listen to music while working, doing chores or waiting for long bus ride to be over. You can also use them to hear what’s going on, if your television or computer’s speakers are not okay.

However, no matter how awesome earphones may be, they still have their side effects.

One of the side effects is hearing loss: According to science; people who listen to music at volumes exceeding 90 decibels can suffer temporary hearing loss; Ear Infection, air blockage, and other side effects.

Excessive noise has a number of negative effects. Ear phones usually generate electromagnetic waves known to be risky for the brain in the long run.

Knowing all these, it is absurd that our youths still misuse earpiece, knowing well that walking and cycling with earphones on may cause one to lose focus which has lead to several accidents, where many lives had been lost and property destroyed.

Too much of everything is dangerous, because of the advantages of earphone; we stick to it not minding the side effect.

Many parents have tried to curb this attitude addiction among the youths but to no avail. The only way out of it is to have self control before it ruins one’s life.

Abolade Bolatito,

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