Experts Urge People to Unplug Occasionally

As technology's influence in the lives of young people becomes ever greater, a few teens and twentysomethings are unplugging — getting away from the Internet and other high-tech gadgets, at least for a while, reports The Associated Press.

"It's a backlash, experts say, to being hyper-accessible by e-mail, instant message, cell phone calls and text messages. People are spending more and more time in front of a computer screen or futzing with technological devices. Sometimes, they just need a timeout.

On a personal note, not being connected is what makes me crazy.

emily | 9:21 AM | News, Buzz |
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