Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for us?

Let’s start with the advantages. Living in a smart city can reduce the negative impact on the environment. Future smart cities will be built in new urban areas with a lot of green space. City dwellers will also care more about the environment, so they will try to find ways to make their cities greener and more sustainable, for example, by growing vegetables in their roof gardens.

What about the disadvantages? Smart cities can also affect people’s private lives. When cameras are installed for security purposes, city dwellers will lose their right to privacy. They may think that someone is watching them all the time and feel uncomfortable.

In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my opinion, the benefits are greater, and people will find a way to adapt to the new lifestyle and overcome the challenges.

Digital devices play an essential part of teenagers’ lives nowadays. I strongly believe that parents should not strictly limit their screen time for the following reasons.

     First of all, I think that by limiting the use of technology, parents will also limit what teens can benefit from it. In fact, teenagers can learn a lot of useful knowledge and necessary skills through online educational games and videos.

    In addition, when teenagers’ screen time is strictly controlled by their parents, the gap between parents and children may become wider. Teenagers may think that their parents are very mean and not fair to them, and may refuse to talk to them.

In conclusion, I believe that it is not a good idea for parents to strictly limit their teenagers’ screen time. Teens can benefit from screen activities that encourage learning and parents can develop a better relationship with their  children if they don’t control the time spent on electronic devices.