[Topic] Twenge argues that smartphones are negatively affecting this generation, in ways past generations have never experienced. [Restriction] Smartphones and other technology are negatively affecting parts of our lives. [Exhibit]One idea Twenge explains is that teens are spending less time with friends and family, but more with their technology. This is leading the teens to feel depressed and lonely. Another idea that Twenge explains is that smartphones are taking away from this generations sleep. [Analysis] Twenge shows the statistic that fifty-seven percent more teens were sleep deprived in 2015 than in 1991. [Conclusion] These ideas explained by Twenge show the negative effects that smartphones and technology have on this generation.