This document summarizes an essay about the effects of technology on families. It notes that technology use has increased significantly in recent decades, with 98% of young adults owning cell phones and 85% owning smartphones. While technology provides benefits, it can reduce valuable face-to-face family time. Research shows children now spend 7.5 hours per day looking at screens, up from 5 hours in 1999. The prevalence of social media and texting was also discussed. The essay examines how increasing technology use may impact family relationships and family life.