Christmas time, when the weather changes, family visits, memories are made and the Christmas list is fulfilled, at least that's how it used to be. Each decade brings a new generation who will repeat trends, transform and innovate new ways and uses of fundamentals. Children often make requests of their loved ones during the holidays, ranging from a must-have toy to the latest fashion trends. Even though adults have moved past the list, wishes are never in short supply, such as the desire for a lavish vacation, a car, or a visit from distant family or friends. In life there are wants and needs that create desire and drive us to push, connect and evolve. Amazing, over the course of 40 years, the dynamic way in which portable technology has evolved, from humble beginnings in the 1970s with Martin Cooper being the first person known to be able to make calls in public with a cell phone: today, more than six out of seven billion people own a cell phone. Cellular technology that allows people to call across any border and share unlimited information at any time. Cell phones, which were primarily used for making phone calls, have evolved into devices that turn simple communication into a distraction, invading privacy and removing the essence of communication as we know it. The all-in-one device started out as being handy for those times in an emergency or being able to go online without relying on a landline connection, but with the transition over time, convenience has become a inconvenience. When do people realize the negative impact of cellular devices when billions of people use these devices uncontrollably? One of the problems resulting from cellular technology is distraction. Cell phones, which have no longer evolved into smartphones, are... middle of paper ... taken away when cell phones come out and break without warning. In less than a minute, a simple photo in the privacy of your home can be taken and shared with hundreds of friends via social media, then circulated for likes. This act has no limits, children, private property, oneself, are then captured and shared with the world without permission with the added invasion of revealing one's location and other information. normally does not wish to disclose to outsiders. Works Cited Addictive Personality and Problematic Cell Phone Use Motoharu Takao, Susumu Takahashi, and Masayoshi Kitamura. Cyberpsychology and behavior. October 2009, 12(5): 501-507. Published in Volume: 12, Issue 5: October 9, 2009The Texting ProblemKim Schneiderman, LCSW, MSW, The Novel Perspective Published January 21, 2013 www.psychologytoday.com/blog