Children growing up in today's modern world prefer to stay indoors and play on the Internet, watch television or play games video games rather than going out and playing. Serious repetitive strain injuries sustained after spending hours glued to gaming consoles have increased by 60% since 2002 (Par. 5 Clarke). Technology and modern society have created lifestyle changes that are detrimental to children's well-being. First, this article will discuss the effects of technology and modern society on children's physical and mental health. Second, the paper will discuss the dangers that new technologies pose to children. Finally, the article will discuss modern lifestyle changes in families and their effects on children. Children growing up in today's modern technological society are not as active as they were before the invention of all the new devices we have today. Children who grow up in Amish and/or Mennonite cultures and beliefs are also more active than children who grow up in modern society. In the past, the bedroom was above all a place to sleep. Today, the bedroom has replaced the exterior as a play space for children. Today's modern children's bedrooms are equipped with televisions, game consoles, computers and various electronic toys that keep them entertained for hours. Children are missing out on the experiences and values ​​that the outdoors has to offer. “The digital culture of the bedroom is constantly growing at the expense of the outdoors,” said Frank Furedi of the University of Kent. “Doing physically demanding outdoor activities teaches children to manage risks – and they discover their own strengths and weaknesses.” (Par. 6 Clarke) With this in mind, the lack of...... middle of paper ....the pre-technology world is a pre-technology world that is mentally and physically healthier than children growing up in today's modern technological society. , Mennonite and Modern Cultures." Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism 33.4 (2008): 831-835. Premier Academic Research. Internet. July 27, 2010. Gallagher B, Christmann, Christmann K, Fraser, Fraser C, Hodgson B. 2003. International and Internet Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation – Emerging Research Issues Child and Family Law Quarterly 15: 353-370. Clarke, Kevin. “Go Out and Play.” 39. Academic Research Premier. July 27, 2010. Winik, Lyric W. “The End of Child Education.” 2010.